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HAERIET J. MOORE. 



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PHtLADELPHIA: 

MEf.RiKEw & Thompson's Steam Po-ct-ek pj!E¥<i, 

Merchant Street above Fourth. 

1856. 



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PREFACE. 

Perhaps there are few who were acquainted 
with the subject of the foUowiug memoir, that 
will not be interested in perusing the incidents of 
her life, portrayed principally by herself; and 
though not originally designed for publication, 
we trust their simple narration may be en- 
couraging to others who are travelling in the 
pathway to the kingdom: that they may be 
strengthened to hold fast their confidence in the 
Divine arm of Power, that will assuredly sustain 
unto the end. 

Wm. W. Moors, 

PUlada,, Zd mo,, 1856, 



MEMOIR 

OF 

HAREIET J. MOORE, 



BIRTH — EARLY LIFE — CONVINCEMENT AND 
MARRIAGE. 

Harriet J. Moore was born in Acco- 
mack county, Virginia, on the sixth of the 
Eleventh month, 1797. Her parents, Charles 
and Ann Stockly, resided at that time at their 
farm, called Locust Grove, where some of her 
juvenile days were passed. She was early de- 
prived by death of her mother, and her father 
survived only a few years after, leaving six 
children. He was a man of exemplary character 
and great moral worth, whose religious sentiments 
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coincided mainly with those professed by the 
Society of Friends ; but as there was no meeting 
of that denomination in Accomack county, he 
died without being associated with any religious 
society : he had manifested his preference, how- 
ever, in selecting for his oldest son and daughter, 
a boarding school under the care of Friends.^ 
He performed the duties incumbent on him in 
the various relations of life with great fidelity, 
and, after a short illness, died much lamented. 
As her mother and the family generally were 
Episcopalians, Harriet was baptised in the 
Church, instructed in the Catechism, and educated 
in all the dogmas of that faith. 

Soon after the death of her father, her eldest 
sister married Dr. Thompson Holmes, and upon 
them principally devolved the care of her 
youngest brother and herself. To the kindness 
and almost paternal affection of this brother-in- 
law, she always alluded with great satisfaction, 
and to his refined taste and cultivated mind she 

* Southern Boarding School, at Smyrnaj Del., under 
the care of Southern Quarterly Meeting. 



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was 510 doubt in a great measuro indebted for 
that literary culture wbicb was a source of en- 
joyment to ker througli life. 

As there was no suitable school near their 
residence; at the age of twelve years^ she^ and 
an older sister, were placed at a Friends school 
""in Camden, Delaware, Here the pupils were 
required to lay aside their ornaments and vain 
adorningS; and conform to the testimonies of the 
Society in plainness of speech and appareL 
Accustomed to the frivolities of the world, and 
€dueated to regard exterior decorations as ne- 
cessary attractions^ she had contracted a fondness 
for gaiety of dress, music, dancing and other 
esteemed polite accomplishments, and it was no 
doubt a trial to surrender these indulgences ; 
but she seems cheerfully to have submitted to 
this first restraint imposed upon her natural in- 
clinations, and became much attached, not only 
to her teacher, but to the kind motherly Friend* 
with whom they board«d« Interesting and 
attractive^ she had been much caressed ; and 
* Elizabeth Howellj widow of Samuel Howell. 



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nurtured amid the enervating influences of s 
Southern home, it was somewhat remarkable 
that she should have been so happy in this new 
situation. 

During their residence at Camden an attach- 
ment was formed between her sister and Joseph 
Gr. Rowland, which resulted in their marriage 
about a year after her return from school. ^^Thig 
event/^ she says, ^^ proved an important era in 
my life. I was now so connected as to be thrown 
much with the people called Quakers. Though 
they won my affections by kindness and attention, 
the neces^sary restraints imposed by a residence 
in my sister's family, were too severe for my 
youthful mind and lively imagination. I was 
fond of music ; and singing, in which I was 
said to excel, was a favorite pastime. This I 
had to refrain from when at home, but when in 
company at other places I was frequently solicited 
to raise my voice for their amusement. 

^^ During this period I cannot recur to any very 
strong impressions of a religious nature, made on 
my mind, though I regularly attended Friends 



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uieetingonnr^tdays; yet the unwelcome thought 
would sometimes intrude^ that some day I should 
have to be a Quaker. There was so much in my 
natural disposition at variance with the simplicity 
of the religion of this people, that I secretly 
2:esolved if there was any other way of obtaining 
an inheritance in the Heavenly Kingdom, I 
•-^Duld never unite with them. , 

^* Thus several "years passed away, and I en- 
deavored to satisfy the cravings of the immortal 
mind with only the outside of religion ; living 
a strictly moral life, but a stranger to the puri- 
fying operations of divine life, which alone can 
get free from the law of sin and spiritual death. 
But it pleased my Heavenly Father to visit me 
with an awakening dispensation of his light and 
power. All the false heavens were removed — 
ihose things in which I had trusted for salvation 
were stripped off, and I was left in his Divine 
presence naked and bare; my sins were set in 
.order before me, and the requisition was felt to 
forsake them, and turn unto the ^Lord, who 
^ouH have mercy upon me, and to him who 



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would abundantly pardon my transgressions and 
remember them no more/ Oh ! the anguish the 
poor mind had to endure during the refining 
process: comparable indeed to the baptism of 
fire, in which all must be consumed that the 
righteous law of God is against. Such was the 
state I endured until my Heavenly Father was 
pleased to say it is enough; because he saw I 
was deeply humbled — my strong will slain, and 
there was a preparation to enter into covenant 
with him, that if he would lift up the light 
of his countenance upon me and receive me 
into favor, then would I serve him, yielding my 
al to Him, even willing to become as clay in 
re hands of the potter, to be formed and 
fashioned as he pleased. Now was heavenly 
peace my portion ; for days and weeks I dwelt 
as in the banqueting house, and the banner of 
my Heavenly Father over me was love. Still 
I thought there was a way cast up for me that 
was pleasant to the heart, of joining in religious 
communion with the Methodists, as several of 
my young associates had done. I attended their 



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meetings, and while others were apparently 
edified by the eloquence of some of their 
preachers, my mind was drawn into stillness — 
deep introversion of soul before the Most High : 
and as this state continued, the conclusion was 
irresistible, these were not the people for me, 
though their piety and devotion were very sincere. 

*^ Thus convinced, against my will, I could no 
longer turn away from the impression^ that it 
was my duty to unite with the Society of 
Friends; but for want of a willingness to yield 
to this conviction, my mind was introduced into 
a wilderness state, wherein I could see no way 
of peace to the soul. Then was my cry raised 
to the Father, that if he would show me with 
indubitable clearness the path he would have me 
to walk in, I would follow him even unto the 
death of all remaining self. 

Under this feeling of deep humility it became 
impressed upon her mind that duty required a 
change in her outward appearance. She had 
mixed much in fashionable society, and indulged 
in great gaiety of dress, and it must have been 



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a severe eonSict to resign tbose things in which 
her first nature had delighted ; yet she was not 
disobedient to the divine requisition, but in 
humble faith that the offering would be accepted, 
laid aside ^Hhe purple, the fine linen/' and the 
plume, and gradually adopted the plain costume 
and simple language of Friends. The reward 
of sweet peace followed this sacrifice, and she 
was now fully prepared to unite in membership 
with that religious Society. 

^^ The application was made to Motherkill 
3Ionthly Meeting of Friends, now held at 
Camden, and a memorable visit T received from 
a precious feeling band appointed on the occasion. 
^Ij state of strippedness was then so great, I had 
known but little of being permitted to feel clothed 
with the royal robe, emblematical of the King's 
favor. One of the dear Friends spoke feelingly 
and appropriately to my state. He said it was 
consistent with a parentis love, to dandle the 
helpless child, to nurse it on the knee, then to 
encourage it to take a few steps alone, but 
when it became able to walk, he left it to prove 



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its streDgth and try what it could do without his 
immediate presence. The spiritual application 
was too plain not to be understood, and afforded 
great encouragement to my mind. The other 
Friends spoke, as I believe the spirit gave ut- 
terance. It was a melting, confirming season to 
my newly convinced and awakened state. Oh ! 
how needful for those who are appointed to sit 
with the sincere seekers after truth, to dwell 
low, to dig deep, that they may get beneath 
the surface and administer counsel as the Master 
opens and directs — then, there would be ability 
given to judge righteous judgment, and none 
would be received under a false covering, adding 
to our numbers without increasing the strength 
and joy of the church. 

'^ After I was received into membership, for 
a time, it was a growing season, wherein an ad- 
vancement was known; but for want of faithful- 
ness to required duty, a long wilderness travel 
succeeded, which cost me many severe confiicts. 
I DOW felt an incliDation or desire to be more 

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associated with Friends, and concluded to enter 
a school under their superintendence, wherein I 
might receive instruction in the right way, 
advance myself in literary pursuits, and be quali- 
fied for usefulness. I accordingly went to 
Westown Boarding School, where I remained six 
months. 

^^In the spring of 1819, 1 returned to my home 
in Camden, and in the Eighth month following 
was married to William W. Moore, of Easton, 
Maryland, where we resided together ten years. 
During this interval I could record numberless 
blessings dispensed*and enjoyed— but as unmixed 
felicity is not a draught for mortals, we were 
not exempt from trials, and my progress in a 
religious life was often obstructed for want 
of obedience keeping pace with knowledge.'' 

Her father, during his life, emancipated nearly 
all his slaves. Those apportioned to Harriet, she 
supposed had been liberated previous to her re- 
ception into membership, her brother-in-law in 
Virginia having promised to do so, but the laws 
of that State oiferino; some difficulties to their 



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manumission^ he had postponed it. As they were 
young and unable to maintain themselves^ her 
husband had them brought to Easton and manu- 
mitted^ and one of them proving imbecile was 
supported during life. That their old parents, 
who were left free by the will of her father, 
might not be separated from their children, they 
were also sent for^ and when the infirmities of 
age rendered them inadequate to their own 
maintenance, they too became objects of care, 
and were relieved as their necessities required. 

Although surrounded in her new home by 
every thing that could make life desirable, she 
had many claims upon her time and attention. 
Three little children, the eldest of whom was 
scarcely seven years old, were dependent upon her 
for a mother's love and guidance ; and for the 
right training of their youthful minds she was 
deeply exercised, yet she suffered neither earthly 
cares nor blessings to divert her mind from her 
religious duties. Her countenance and deport- 
ment being solid without austerity or reserve, 
united with a cheerful turn of mind and disposi- 



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tion^ rendered her an interesting companion not 
only to the young, but also to those more 
advanced in life, and extended her opportunities 
for usefulness. Early initiated into the services 
of the church, first as clerk, and then as overseer 
of Third-haven Monthly Meeting, it was to her 
much of a trial to be under these appointments, 
feeling herself unqualified for such important 
stations in the church ; but she cheerfully sub- 
mitted to the desire of her friends, and remained 
under them several years to their entire satis- 
faction. About the twenty-fourth year of her 
age, she united with a minister of her own 
Monthly Meeting in a visit to the Southern 
Quarter, which was her first dedication in this 
way. In the early part of the year 1824, having 
obtained the consent of her Monthly Meeting, 
she offered herself as companion to Margaret 
Judge, now Brown, in a religious visit to some 
of the Southern States, in which service she 
travelled as far as Fayetteville, North Carolina. 
From her diary, kept during this journey, w^ 
propose to make some extracts, 



HARHIET J. MOORE. 17 

AS COMPANION TO MARGARET JUDGE—- JOURNEY 
TO VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA. 

For some time previous to engaging in this 
mission her spirit had been much bowed under 
a sense of the responsibility and weight of the 
concern. 

The prospect of leaving home, and the sepa- 
ration from her family for so long a period, 
together with the difficulties connected with 
travelling in the interior of the country at that 
day, brought a serious exercise over her mind. 
But as she dwelt under the requisition, it became 
more and more an imperative duty ; gradually 
^^ every mountain and hill was made low, and 
the crooked was made straight, and the rough 
places plain,^' and she was no longer ^^disobedient 
to the heavenly vision,'' but was willing to make 
an offering of herself and her powers unto the 
Lord. In after years she frequently spoke of 
this journey with satisfaction, and she ever es- 
teemed it an acceptable sacrifice. Nor was the 
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daily reward of sweet peace withheld, while in 
the performance of duty on that occasion, for 
^^ He who is a present helper in the needful time*' 
was not only their '^ munition of rocks,'' and 
"wall of defence^' under discouragement, but "a 
lamp to their feet, and a light to their path/' 
4th mo. 15th, 1824, she thus writes : 
" Parted from my dear family — a scene in- 
volving feelings not soon to be forgotten, and 
accompanied by my dear husband took passage 
for Baltimore in order to join my friend Margaret 
Judge, now Brown, in a visit of love to the in- 
habitants of Virginia, and North and South 
Carolina. The few days spent there, passed as 
agreeably as could have been expected, for my 
mind at that time was too deeply affected by 
the prospect of being separated from all that 
was near and dear to me in this life, to admit of 
much enjoyment, save in the comfortable re- 
flection that I was enabled to yield obedience to 
this requiring of Him, who is ^ our strength to 
suffer and our will to serve.' " 

" 18th. My William left me this morning. 



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Again my poor mind is torn with agonizing feel- 
ings, but I am mercifully strengthened to endure 
the conflict." Being joined by Thomas Matthews 
of Gunpowder, and accompanied by some other 
friendS; on the 19th she left Baltimore, and early 
in the afternoon of the same day reached the 
residence of Margaret Judge, in Montgomery 
County, Maryland. Third day 20th, she says : 
^* After a season of feeling, we left our friends 
at Bramble Knoll, and set out on this important 
embassy steering our course for Washington." 
" Richmond^ Virginia, itJi mo. 23d. We left 
Washington on 4th day morning, and proceeded 
by the most direct route to this place, where we 
arrived at three o^clock to-day. The roads, gene- 
rally speaking, are good, the weather has been 
pleasant, and I can acknowledge, I hope with 
thankfulness, that my mind is preserved in a 
good degree of tranquillity, for which, and all 
other favors, may praise be ascribed unto Him 
who is the Griver of every good and perfect gift. 
Much of the country through which we have 
passed is well cultivated, and many flourishing 



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villages cheer the eye of the traveler. The forest 
trees are clad in their vernal foliage, and the 
gardens beautifully decorated. Friends here are 
few in number and their meetings small. 

^' 24th. After the necessary arrangements we 
entered upon the arduous duty of seeing the 
families of this place, seven of whom we have 
visited to-day. 

'^ 25th. We attended meeting at the eleventh 
hour. In the afternoon had an opportunity with 
the prisoners of the State Penitentiary. It is a 
melancholy picture to view human nature in such 
a degraded situation : my feelings revolted, and 
my whole system was in a state of agitation on 
entering this dark abode of sin and misery. They 
sat quietly and listened attentively, and as 
Margaret offered the language of counsel and en- 
couragement, their hardened hearts seemed melted 
into contrition, and their countenances softened, 
as the big tear stole down their cheeks. I trust 
there were many susceptible minds amongst them, 
to whom this visit was not only acceptable but 
memorable. 



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" 26th. Visited families in the morniDg, and 
in the afternoon a family residing four miles in 
the country, upon a farm handsomely situated on 
the James River, and commanding a fine view 
of the city of Richmond and the adjacent coun- 
try. We passed the place where the celebrated 
Powhattan formerly resided. 

'' 27th. Though suffering under indisposition^ 
I ventured to join our friends in an appointment 
in the Capitol this evening, and experienced no 
inconvenience from the exposure. 

^' 28th. In the Preparative Meeting to-daj 
Margaret had to deal with great plainness^ find- 
ing the life of religion at a very low ebb. Had 
interesting opportunities in several families in 
the afternoon, and in the evening a meeting in 
Friends Meeting house^ which, though small, 
from the inclemency of the weather, was a favored 
season, 

^^29th. We l^ft Richmond and rode twenty- 
two miles to a place where a meeting had been 
appointed, and continuing our journey, reached 
Petersburg about nightfall, where I found letters 



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from home waiting my arrival, which called forth 
gratitude to Him from whom all our blessings 
are derived. Oh ! that his protecting care may 
continue to be extended over us under all cir- 
cumstances. 

"30th. Took our departure at an early hour 
for Charles City ; passing through a delightfully 
improved country, we arrived at James River, 
which we were obliged to cross in a ferry boat. 
This looked rather formidable, as the river was 
here a mile wide, and the conveyance ill adapted 
to accommodate us : but through the guardian 
care of our Heavenly Father, we reached the 
opposite shore in safety. Here we saw a large 
field prepared for the reception of cotton, and 
while waiting for our male friends who had re- 
turned in the boat for the horses, we had some 
conversation with the slaves engaged in planting, 
as they came down to moisten the seed in the 
river.'' 

After attending meetings at Ti^ain Creek, 
Charles City and Skimino, they reached Williams- 
burg the birth place of the celebrated Patrick 



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Henry ; ^^ but its glory has departed and desola- 
tion is stamped upon its once flourishing build- 
ings. IVilliam and Mary College, so justly cele- 
brated for furnishing men of as fine talents as 
any age or nation has produced, has only the 
remains of its former grandeur and beauty. The 
old Episcopal churches in this State are in a 
sadly dilapidated condition : on viewing them the 
melancholy reflection arises that the people of 
this religion are here left to wander as sheep 
without a shepherd/^ 

'^5th mo. 4th. Rode to York where a meet- 
ing had been appointed, and in the afternoon 
continued our journey towards Hampton, passing 
through a swampy, dreary section of country where 
nothing presented to cheer the eye, except the 
animating appearance of the forest trees, which 
were richly dressed in the livery of nature, and 
ornamented in many places with moss gracefully 
festooned from branch to branch. The Scotch 
broom which grows wild in this part of Virginia, 
adds greatly to the beauty of the forest. We 
reached Hampton in the evening, where, through 



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the interest of a friendly Methodist, a meeting was 
appointed for the following morning/' 

In consequence of Court being held at Hamp- 
ton an early hour was appointed for the meeting, 
which proved a satisfactory one. In the after- 
noon they took the steamboat for Norfolk : their 
fellow passengers on this occasion were ^' the 
gayest of the gay, officers of the Navy, General 
Taylor, several lawyers returning from court, and 
ladies fine as butter-flies,'' all of whom eyed them 
with much curiosity. Upon arriving at their 
lodgings they felt somewhat discouraged to find 
the same lively set they had encountered on the 
boat ; and they concluded there was little pros- 
pect of obtaining a meeting at Norfolk ; but after 
some consultation with the hostess, notice was 
circulated for a meeting, which was well attended, 
and a number accompanied them to Portsmouth 
to fulfil an appointment made there. ^^ Continu- 
ing our journey we reached an Inn of excellent 
reputation, kept by a colored man, where we ex- 
pected to find lodgings, but on arriving at the 
house, we found it was filled with other guests. 



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of respectable character, and the landlord was 
obliged, though reluctantly^ to refuse us admit- 
tance. It was now dusk, yet there appeared no 
alternative, but to push on to Suffolk, ten miles 
further. The evening, however, was fine, and as 
the Queen of night rose over the Dismal Swamp 
canal, it discovered to our view many pleasant 
looking mansions and much fine scenery, which 
enlivened our spirits, though some of us were 
much fatigued ere we reached our place of des- 
tination.^' 

After attending the intermediate meetings and 
appointing ten out of our society, in which the 
^^ truths of the gospel were livingly proclaimed/' 
frequently to large assemblies of people, they 
arrived at Gravelly Run, the seat of the Yearly 
Meeting. 

*< 5th mo. 16th, 1st day. At public meeting 

to-day so many were convened, the house could 

not have accommodated one third, and seats were 

arranged in the woods for that purpose, where a 

favored meeting was held. Stephen Grellet was 

engaged in testimony more than an hour, and my 
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d^ar Margaret closed the exercises in a sweci 
and forcible address to the throne of Grace. In 
the afternoon a friend from Carolina had an ap- 
pointment for the young people ; most of whom. 
in this part of the vineyard seem disposed to take 
the wings of the morning and flee away from- 
the only safe abiding place. There a,re few of 
much promise here ; indeed we have had to ob- 
serve in most places where we have been, that 
the life of religion is at a very low ebb ^ conse- 
quently, those who go forth at the present day 
must expect to suffer with the seed ef the king- 
dom, which is kept in oppression, and they have 
need to be doubly clothed with the shield af faith 
and the sword of the spirit. With such a panoply 
there is nothing to fear in entering the field, for 
in the end they will be conquerors. 

<^17th. The services of the Yearly Meeting 
commenced at ten o'clock. Thomas Arnett 
opened the meeting with a short communication, 
and was succeeded by others. Elizabeth Hunt 
was concerned to spread her exercise before us : 
handing forth encouragement to tbe weak, ad- 



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inonition and waming to the idle and uncon- 
cerned, endeavoring to impress upon our minds 
the vast importance of beginning t!ie necessary 
work while time and opportunity are afforded, 
lest we should have to lament the harvest being 
over, tlie summer ended, and we not gathered to 
'iihe Sabbath of rest, M. B. followed in solemn 
supplixjation, and it was a time of peculiar favor : 
may the sweet savor thereof be retained through- 
out the various sittings of the meeting. The 
business was now introduced, the representatives 
called, and the state of society entered upon. The 
queries were all read and answered, and three 
■epistles received. The minutes of Friends from 
a distance were then read, and the meeting ad- 
journed till the ninth hour to-morrow morning. 
^' 18th. Near the hour appointed the meeting 
gathered. And after some seasonable communi- 
cations, the state of society was again introduced, 
us conveyed through the summary, which occa- 
Bioned an exercise in the minds of many Friends 
who were concerned to labor for the support of our 
Christian testimonies. The several subjects com- 



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prised in the summaries were considered, and a 
committee appointed to unite with men Friends 
in endorsing the certificates of visitors, after 
which the meeting adjourned to three o'clock 
to-morrow afternoon. 

^nOthe Near the time adjourned to. Friends 
again convened. Elizabeth Hunt was feelingly 
engaged to exhort the young poeple to have 
their minds gathered into stillness^ in order that 
they might be benefitted by the present solemn 
opportunity, which, to many, would probably be 
the last of the kind they would ever be favored 
with. Similar esereises were also expressed by 
other concerned Friends, and essays of Epistles to 
our corresponding sisters were read, and with a 
few slight alterations adopted. In accordance 
with a proposition from men Friends, the partition 
was then raised, and for some minutes a solemn 
silence pervaded, which was at length broken by 
an impressive supplication from our beloved 
brother Stephen Grellet. It was truly a season 
of deep instruction, which I trust was indelibly 
sealed upon many minds. Under a solcmiL 



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^overiDg the meeting now concluded, and we 
parted with many dear friends whom we shall 
probably never see again in mutability. 

After attending the monthly and other meet- 
ings at Gravelly Run, they met a very large as- 
semblage by appointment at Petersburg. Fifteen 
miles further brought tl\em to Yicksville, where, 
*' tliough there were only five persons convened 
beside themselves, yet it was a comfortable, re- 
freshing season, and they could make the acknow- 
ledgment it was good for them to be there.'' 

" 5th mo. 27th." She writes, '' We left our 
friends at an early hour in order to meet an ap- 
pointment at Murfreesboro^ a village in North 
Carolina, fifteen miles distant. My mind was 
under a state of deep feeling at the prospect of en- 
tering these borders, but I was mercifully sup- 
ported and enabled in a measure to cast my care 
upon Him who alone can sustain in the hour of 
trial. We met an interesting company at the 
inn where we stopped, many of whom were ap- 
parently eager to receive th'^ truth in its simpli- 
^lity; the oneeting ended to mutual satisfaction. 



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A kind-hearted Methodist insisted upon taking 
us to his house^ 'where we received much hospi- 
tality. 

"After fulfilling appointments at Rich 
Square and Halifax, set out very early First 
day 30th, and rode twenty-one miles to breaks 
fast. We called at a house about nine miles 
fram Enfield to procure food for our horses; 
while they were being refreshed, we had quite 
an amusing chat with the landlady. She accosted 
us pleasantly and inquired if we were not of the 
' Friendly profession V We replied in the 
affirmative, and gave her a summary view of our 
mission, upon which the poor woman seemed m 
an ecstasy, and could scarcely refrain frora em- 
bracing us. She then made many inquiries on 
religious subjects, and we had really an interest- 
ing and instructive conversation; though my 
gravity was somewhat disturbed, and notwith- 
standing the solemnity the subjects discussed 
were calculated to excite, I could not forbear 
smiling occasionally as the old woman advanced 
her interrogatories in her peculiar and earnest 



HARRIET J. MOORE, SI 

manner. At length slie summoned her servant 
Mill^ ' the only one of her niggers that had a 
conscience/ as she expressed herself, to ^ hear 
the lady talk/ Milly was feelingly addressed, 
when the old woman exclaimed, ' but you know, 
Mill, the Lord has made a difference between us, 
for he has given me a white skin and you a black 
one ; but we will both endeavor to get to Heaven, 
and then it will not be Mill and Mistress any 
more/ We parted in love, and she shed many 
tears as she looked upon us for the last time, and 
I have no doubt she will long remember the 
visit. We met the inhabitants of this borough 
at five o'clock in the evening in the Methodist 
house, and had a favored opportunity. The kind- 
ness of these strangers is grateful beyond expres- 
sion ; indeed it is out of the power of language to 
convey an adequate idea of the hospitality we 
have met with in this land. May our grateful 
acknowledgments ascend to Him who is the 
Q-iver of all good, that he has been pleased to 
make a way for us in the hearts of the people. 
" 31st. Left these kind friends, and, riding a 



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few miles, stopped at a house of private enter- 
tainment, where we encountered a most inquisi- 
tive landlady, who seemed determined to be in- 
formed of all our movements. I endeavored to 
gratify her curiosity by giving her a slight view 
of the nature of our journey. She manifested 
great surprise on learning I had left my husband 
to come so far with others, and she could not be 
convinced it was a right requirement. Upon 
settling our bill, she refused any compensation ex- 
cept from me, who, she said ' ought to pay dearly 
for leaving my companion,' and she desired me 
to tell him her motive for the charge, which I 
promising to do, we parted in friendship. About 
seven o'clock we reached Greenville, and in the 
course of an hour a large meeting was collected.'' 
At Washington and Newbern they met many 
exercised minds, and had large and interesting 
meetings. At the latter place, a young woman 
followed them to their lodgings, desiring to have 
some conversation on religious subjects. ^^ She 
was a member of the Episcopal church, but she 
had become weary of its forms, and to continue 



HARRIET J. MOORE, 33 

in the practice of them appeared to her idolatry. 
She was directed to attend t® the further mani- 
festations of that spirit which had thus been 
operating upon her mind, which, as she was care- 
ful to follow its dictates, would continue 'to en- 
lighten her understanding in those things that 
belonged to her eternal peace." 

They were now travelling entirely among 
strangers, and although they experienced every 
kindness that warm hearted hospitality could 
bestow, their appearance and their profession 
were constant subjects of curiosity and specula- 
tion. The portion of country through which 
they were passing was almost a wilderness, the 
weather extremely warm, and they and their 
horses frequently suffered for water ; but through 
all these difficulties, they were favored to con- 
tinue steadfast unto that faith which hath " re* 
spect unto the recompense of the reward.^' 

^^ 6th mo. 5th. Arrived last evening at Joseph 
Borden's, and it is very pleasant to our feelings to 
be again among those with whom we are united 
in the bonds of Christian fellowship. Rode to 



84 3IEM0IR OF 

Beaufort^ sixteen miles distant, ^vhere we had a 
meeting in the evening. A small number of 
Friends reside here, but as they are separated 
one hundred miles from the body of Society the 
visits of travelers are particularly grateful to 
them. This town stands at the junction of New- 
port and Xorth Eivers, and has the Atlantic in 
full view, affording an enlivening ocean-prospect 
and a sweetly refreshing sea breeze. 

^^ 6th, 1st day. We met Friends and a large 
concourse of others at Cove Sound, where a sea- 
son of favor was experienced. 

"7th. Early this morning arrangements were 
made for the furtherance of our journey, and 
after an interesting opportunity in the family, 
took our leave with D. Borden for a guide. The 
road was very lonely, and the weather extremely 
oppressive. We sustained much inconvenience 
also for want of water, and were compelled to 
satiate the demands of thirst by a draught from 
the unpalatable and highly colored stream which 
ran across the road. I was reminded of the 
sufferings of the poor Arabs, and took comfort in 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 35 

contrasting our situation with theirs. Having 
driven nearly thirty miles, we came to a well of 
pure water^ much to the delight of ourselves and 
comfort of our horses : some of our company pro- 
posed remaining here, but we concluded it would 
be best to obtain a shelter for the night. 

'^ 8th. Left our lodgings but little refreshed^ 
and as it was necessary to have a pilot our hostess's 
son accompanied us. The weather was so warm 
we stopped f^everal hours to refresh our poor 
horses, who suffer very much with the heat and 
sand. We met to-day with an aged woman of 
uncommon piety, whose company and conversa- 
tion were strengthening and encouraging : she 
was in her ninety-fourth year, an uncommon age 
in this country. 

" 9th. Our path to-day has been through a 
dismal country, where a human footstep is scarcely 
to be seen, but which we are informed is the abode 
of panthers, bears, alligators, &c. The place, 
or wilderness is called Potosin, and appears to be 
a favorite range of these lords of the forest. On 
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River, we were ferried into an entirely different 
region. It was a delightful transit from a sandy 
barren land to a fine fertile country, where the 
corn was in full luxuriance, and by its towering 
height gave ample testimony to the superiority 
of the soilc We reached a hospitable private 
mansion in time to escape a storm which visited 
us with great violence, though poor self too feeble 
and exhausted to partake of much that was so 
bountifully provided. 

^^ 10th. On our arrival at Wilmington, nine- 
teen miles from the habitation of the kind friends 
with whom we parted this morning under feel- 
ings of interest and gratitude, my heart was made 
to rejoice in receiving letters from my dear hus- 
band, which were 'as a brook by the way,' tend- 
ing to strengthen and encourage my drooping 
mind. Thanks to the Preserver of my life, that 
in the midst of temptation and discouragement, 
the star of hope has been permitted to arise and 
dispel the gloom which threatened to overwhelm. 

'^ 11th. Remained in town all day, no oppor- 
tunity occurring for a meeting till the evening, 



nAumw J. MooEX ST 

l^hen a large and respectable company assembled 
in the Presbj^terian house^ wbicb was brilliantly 
lighted. The aadients were quiet and attentive^ 
yet it was by no means as satisfactory an occa- 
sion as we have generally had. 

^^ 12tho Crossing the Gape Fear Eiver, we took 
the road to Brighton, where there was formerly 
a settlement of Friends; but they becoming ex- 
tinct^ and the house gone to decay^ the Metho- 
dists obtained liberty ta build on the lot^ with 
the provisio-n that the building should at all time& 
be open to Friends- We were the first who had 
eceupied it. 

'* 13 tb. This being first day we had a meeting 
in the aforesaid house. The people appeared 
much gratified, and observed if we would stay 
with them we could soon form a society j many 
proflfered to join at onee on these eonditions, but 
we were glad to retire from them quietly/' 

An appointment in the town hall of Fayette-^ 
irille, though largely attended, " was a peculiarly 
trying period, feeling the dearth of religious 

sensibility in a distressing degree/' This seems 

4 



S8 MElvroiR 01 

to be the most southern point of their travclj aiad 
Tve now find them looking to a remote return. 

^^ 16th. Bidding adieu to Favetteville, we took 
the most direct route to Raleigh. I felt a little 
animated at the prospect of setting our faces 
homeward, but a fear attended lest I had shrunk 
in a weak moment from pursuing our journey 
further South, but it seemed to settle with us all 
that at present it was not required. 

^' 17th. A great change in the weather this 
morning. The hearth of our landlady, too^ gave 
-ample proof of it, presenting to our view quite ^ 
theerful winter looking fire. Sunrise found us 
■on the road, and after riding thirteen miles 
stopped to breakfast, and had an interesting inter- 
view with the daughter and grandchildren of the 
late excellent Isabella Graham. "We reached 
the capital of North Carolina in time for dinner, 
and were not a little enlivened by meeting our 
friend Stephen Grellet and his companion. 'As 
iron sharpeneth iron, so doth the countenance of 
a man his friend/ and separated as we have been 
from our Society, renders their company particu- 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 3 

krij cheering. He and Margaret united in the 
prospect of a meeting in the town this evening,^ 
and notice being circulated, at an early hour a 
small company was collected^ when our brother 
chiefly occupied the time/^ 

In company with Stephen Grellet and his 
companion they left Raleigh, hoping they might 
for a while take shelter under their wing, and. 
united with them in an appointment at Hills- 
horough : but here, they found, however pleasant 
it was to the natural inclination to be outwardly 
associated with congenial burden-bearers, it was 
necessary for them to keep their eye single ta 
their individual concern, that they might discern 
clearly the portion of labor assigned unto them. 
Under this feeling it seemed right for them to 
return to Raleigh. Parting with their friends^ 
they were ferried over the Haw River by a fe- 
male. Though the stream is inconsiderable, the 
current was very strong, and the water tumbling 
and rushing over the rocks gave a sublime effect 
to the scenery. At first they were unwilling to 
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but she conveyed tbem safely to the opposite 
shore, and at the village of Pittsborough, a few 
miks further on they had a religious opportuni- 
ty with the inhabitants. 

6th mo. 22d. Raleigh is prettily situated 
on an eminence commanding a view of the ad- 
jacent country, which is in a good state of culti- 
vation. In our interview with the people here 
dear Margaret, was engaged to speak on the sub- 
jects presented with much pertinency and appar- 
ently to the satisfaction of all present Since I 
have, as it were, turned my face homeward, it re° 
quires a constant watchfulness to keep out a 
spirit of impatience, but such is the goodness of 
our Heavenly Father he "gives us ability to per- 
form all his requirements, and if we continue 
faithful unto the end, at the close of the labor 
the penny will be dispensed. ^^ 

Having visited all the meetings on the route, 
and for three successive days attending two a 
day, each from 6 to 16 miles apart, which was 
close and trying work, as the weather was ex- 
cessively warm, thej reached the peaceful re^i- 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 41 

Jence of Nathan Hunt^ wliicli they found a sweet 
retreat for the body and the mind. 

" 7th mo. 3rd. The dwelling of this venerable 
patriarch is simple and plain, yet it furnishes 
every comfort which the way worn traveller 
could desire. The dear old man appears grati- 
fied at having our company, and observed that 
when we came into view his heart leaped for joy. 
In his domestic circle he shines conspicuously^ 
uniting to the meek, humble Christian, the man- 
ners of the polished gentleman. He has shown 
us every kindness and attention which his be- 
nevolent heart could suggest. We have met 
with some trying cases of rusticity in Friends'" 
families here, and the contrast is so great, we 
may compare this household to a bright con- 
stellation surrounded by opaque bodies, that 
enut neither light nor beauty. A few days 
since we visited a minister of our Society, and 
had to feel much for his straightened condition ; 
he is very poor, indeed destitute of many of the 
comforts of life, but may be truly said to be 
^ ?ich in faith and good fruits,' and appears as 
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42 MEMOIR OF 

liappy as a king. He was with us very accepta- 
bly at several meetings^ and on parting enjoined 
it upon uSj ^ not to return while there was any 
money in the treasury or any that belonged tc 
the Carolinians, ^ 

^^4th. Attended Springfield Monthly Meeting. 
Here we had again to rejoice in the condescend- 
ing goodness of cur Divine Masterj in that he 
graciously manifested himself to be near, 
overshadowing the assembly with the ancient 
wing of his goodness- To many it was a 
solemnising season/' 

They journeyed forward continuing toappoinli 
meetings from day to day, till they had attended 
fifteen, including Springfield Quarter, all of which 
were seasons of favor and interest. Their friend 
Stephen Grellet being again united with them 
in travel, the addition of his company was a mu- 
tual satisfaction. Frequently before leaving 
their lodgings in the morning, a portion of the 
Scriptures was read, and the family gathered into 
stillness, when the word of exhortation and en- 
couragement was extended to ^^ comfort the 
feeble minded, and support the weak/' 



SEARRIET J. M<K):RE. 4t 

Of tte meetiag at Union she says: '^ The hou»« 
was crowded^ and we had abundant cause to com- 
memorate the goodness of our Holy Helper^ for 
his condescending love^ and may the praise and 
honor be ascribed to His ever blessed name 
forever.' ' This appears to have been a season 
of great spiritual abounding, and the language of 
her heart often v^as^ ^^ what shall I render unto 
thee, Lord, for all thy mercies ?" A little 
rural incident completed their -sojourn in Carolina, 
-^^ Between S and 4 o'clock found ourselves at a 
spring of excellent water, where we stopped to 
partake of some refreshment put up by our 
friends. We sought a pleasant shade, and 
spreading our repast under it^ had quite a rural 
^ love feast/ '' 

^^ 20th. Lynchburg. We arrived here after an inte- 
resting and pleasant journey through a highly ani- 
mating section of country, presenting to the view 
an extensive prospect^ bounded on each side by the 
Alleghany and Surry ton mountains; and not only 
was the eye gratified and the mind expanded by 
the beauty of the outward world^ but our hearts 



M MEMOIR OF 

were cheered and instructed by tHe companibn- 
ship of kindred spirits^ who like ourselves are 
laboring in the Master's service. 

^^ 2 1st. Entered to-day upon the important duty 
of visiting families, and saw three in the country. 

" 22nd. Attended meeting at South River at 
the usual hour^ in which many important sub- 
jects, including those of War and Slavery, were 
forcibly elucidated. I think I never before 
heard the slaveholding system so completely 
battered to pieces. So powerful were the argu- 
ments that slaveholders present could not resist 
them. It was an interestmg opportunity, and 
eminently owned hj the Master of all rightly 
gathered assemblies. 

^' 23d. Yesterday afternoon and to-day we 
liave been closely engaged in visiting the families- 
in tbe country. In returning to cur lodging's- 
we encountered a heavy rain, accompanied by 
thunder and lightning, but were favored to arrive 
safely, though very wet, and met a welcome 
reception at the hospitable dwelliiig of oar kind 
friend Wm. Davis« 



SABRIET J. MCWmH. 45 

'^^ 24th. Visited ^iglit families. This has beeo 
a very instructive day to ma. May the impressions 
^received be indelibly sealed \apoa my heai-t. 

^^ 25th. First day after breakfast the family 
collected; and a portion of Scripture was read to 
general edification. Met friends at South Eiver 
tn the morning, wher^ much counsel was handed 
forth to a large audience. By appointment at 
Lynchburg in the afternoon we had a crowded 
house. It was a season of favor to be remem- 
bered. 

^^ 26th, To-day we completed the important 
service of visiting families^ the last of which 
lived 25 miles from here. '^L is a true heroin-ej 
not intimidated at trifies, and we have scoured the 
country out faidy where we have been, not leaving 
a stoBC upturned. The result must be left in Hig 
hands who alone can prosper the feeble efforts of 
■of his servants to advance his glorious cause, 

^^ 27th. Felt drooping this morning at the 
^prospect of retracing our steps to visit a friend 
some distance off; not being easy to leave these 
l:>orders without ^seeing liis family. I can nor. 



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acknowledge it was good for me to be tlius disci-- 
plined/^ 

Having, attended the meeting of Genito, Cedar 
Creek, Caroline, &c., in many of which they 
were induced to believe the gospel message pro- 
claimed found a place in the hearts of the people^ 
on the 7th of the ensuing month they reached 
Fredericksburg. 

" Ist day 8th. Eemained quietly at the Inn 
while arrangements were made to see the inhabi- 
tants of the town at 4 in the afternoon. They 
assembled in crowds, the novelty of seeing and 
hearing a Friend, and a female too, no doubt 
was the exciting cause. I trust all will not for-- 
get the truths communicated on this occasion. 
We crossed the Rappahannock to Falmouth, one 
mile distant, where we had an appointment at 7 
in the evening, which proved a solemn and in- 
structing season. The power of Truth reigned 
over ail opposition, and some of us were ready 
to say ^ the last time was the best.* This wa& 
the close of my dear Me*s labors in this mission, 
and we could thankfully acknowledge that He 



HAERlEl^ J. MOORE 47 

%lio liad sent us forth, had graciously continued 
with us unto the end, May our grateful thanks 
ascend to Him who has been pleased ^ through 
heights and through depths ^ to be a strong 
habitatiouj whereunto we could continually resort: 
and that his preserving arm may be ever near, 
during the remaining period of our lives, and at 
the close of all terrestrial things, is the fervent 
desire of my heart. 

" lOth, Got to Alexandria to our friend E, 
Stabler's to dinner^ and after spending a few 
iiours very pleasantly with them, went on to 
Washington and attended the Preparative meet- 
ing there the ensuing day, 

*^ 12th, Parted from my beloved sister this 
morning, and felt it a close trial, having been 
most affectionately associated with her in travel 
and united in spirit; about four months. 

^' T. Matthews, our kind and attentive com- 
panion through the whole journey, continued 
with m<3 to Baltimore, where he left m^ to rejoin 
his family. 

'^' 13th. After a pleasant steamboat passage. 



-I;^ ^lE-siom or 

reached my home, and here my pen falters in the 
attempt ta delineate the feelings of my heart in 
being th^s restcTed to my dear husband and 
family. Truly I can say, ^ Blessed be the Lordc. 
wha daily loadeth us with benefits/ ^ unto thee^ 
O God, do I give thanks, nnto th^e do I give 
thanks 'f for the unmerited favo? of being per- 
mitted to return to my family and friends/' Her 
beloved sister^ to whom she was a companion ii^ 
this jouTiiey, says, ^^ In reference ta our sojouri^ 
in the South, it may truly be said it was a season 
of deep instruction to us. We felt ourselves to^ 
be but children in the work. They are not" 
words of course when I say my precious Harriet 
was everything to me aB a tender sympathising 
companion. She seem^^ed at all times prepared 
to enter into my views and feelings, and what 
was of great value, her qmck perception of any 
movement that would not bear the r:>yal signet 
was such a strength and comfort. I am often led 
to admire, when memory recurs to that interest- 
ing period, how graciously we were dealt with. 
She was always ballast to me, and I ever con-* 



MARRIM J. MOOM. 49 

sidered it a mark of divine favor that we were 
thu3 brought together^ for which blessing I feel 
at this moment renewed thankfulness* Few^ I ap- 
prehend, were ever so entirely united, so sweetly 
banded. It was whilst we were thus together, 
she first gave evidence of her allegiance to her 
Divine Master, by the expression Yery sweetly 
of a few broken sentences J it was truly affecting 
to my mind; though 1 was fully prepared for 
such an event, striking evidence was furnished 
at the time of its being from the Royal Mint, by 
the solemnizing effect it had on the meeting : it 
was a pure offering without spot or blemish. ^^ 

RESIDENCE IN BALTIMORE. 

In the Spring of 1829, Harriet J. Moore re- 
moved with her family to Baltimore, and became 
a member of the Baltimore Monthly Meeting 
for the Western District. Here amid kind 
relatives and friends, some of the happiest years 
of her life were passed, and she always recurred 
with pleasure to the associations and friendships 
contracted during this period* Change of scene 
5 



60 MEMom Oh- 

and more frequent exercise in the open air stimii* 
lated her capacity for enjoyment, and invigorated 
ber naturally delicate constitution, yet, amid the 
exciting influences of a new residence, opportu- 
nities were found for retirement and silent waiting 
upon the great and bounteous '• Giver of all 
good/^ whereby her spiritual strength was re- 
newed, and she was enabled -^ to run and not be 
weary, to walk and not fliint." From childhood 
it was her custom to note passing events, and de* 
lineate the varied feelings of her mind, and 
though it is not our design to transcribe very co- 
piously from these writings, yet, as the exercises 
cf her spirit will be best portrayed in her own 
language, we shall give occasional extracts from 
her Diary. 

'' 1st mo. 8th, 1S32. I trust it is from a desire 
to improve the neeting moments that I am led to 
record the daily occurrences of life and the state 
of mind dwelt in, and I desire it may prove a 
faithful mirror, refiecting my errors in full de- 
formity, and exhibiting the exceeding sinfulness 
of indulging feelings and habits contrary to the 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 51 

lovely spirit I profess to follow as a guide, and I 
would it rnaj be made instrumental to my spirit- 
ual advancement and progress in the patli of 
holiness. I hope this day has not passed wholly 
unimproved. Fervent desires have been raised 
for greater conformity to the Divine will; purity 
of hearty and greater assimilation to the Foun- 
tain of all goodness. The enemy, too^ has been 
busy, presenting thoughts and feelings which 
lead from this divine source, and whose tendency 
is to spread desolation over the soul. May 
strength be afforded henceforth to maintain the 
warfare so as to repel the first approaches of that 
spirit that is seeking whom it may devour; hav- 
ing painfully experienced that a loss of true peace 
has been sustained by giving ear to its sugges- 
tions. Oh ! that my mind may be turned from 
every external reliance, to a dependence upon the 
Lord alone, ^ who is our strength to suffer, and 
a present helper in the needful time.' 

^^ 10th. I cannot record a sensible progress in 
that high and holy path in which the redeemed 
of the Lord should walk, but think I may say. 



52 MEMOIR OF 

^ though faint, yet pursuing.' Not so watchful as 
is needful to keep the heart pure and clean. I 
have committed an error in indulging resentment. 
How can a sinful worm, who so much needs 
forgiveness from Him the searcher of all hearts, 
refuse it to a fellow creature ? Father 1 be 
pleased to forgive ! Enable me to overcome 
through thy power, and lead me into that charity 
which suffereth long, thinketh and cherisheth no 
evil. 

^^ 13th. Had a visit from my dear early friend 
L. U. Gr., whose company is always pleasant and 
instructive ; her pious example and meek spirit 
are worthy of imitation. Unprofitable discour- 
agement indulged. I have great need of more 
faith — more spirituality. My mind is too much 
engrossed with the things of time. Too much 
insensibility to those of infinitely greater value, 
the welfare of the immortal part. 

* Oh ! for a closer walk with God, 
A calm and heavenly franne, — 

A light to shine upon the road 
That leads me to the Lamb !' 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 53 

"15th. In ourmeeting this morningj our valued 
friend, J. Livingston, was much exercised in 
testimony, applying with authority the query of 
the prophet formerly, ^ who hath required this 
at your hands,' showing the great importance 
of a close investigation of the state of our 
minds when thus assembled, that we may ex- 
amine the purity of our motives, and be faith- 
ful in rendering unto the Lord that which he re- 
quires of us : these solemn assemblies and sab- 
bath day offerings being an abomination unto 
Him, if our thoughts are far from him, and we 
are refusing his righteous government, which 
alone refines from sin and enables us to offer 
acceptable sacrifice. 

" 17th. I trust I am not entirely forgetful of 
the responsibility daily resting upon me, faith- 
fully to fill the station in which I have been 
placed by Infinite Wisdom; and I fervently de- 
sire that ability may be afforded to discharge the 
duties of wife, mother and friend, in a manner 
well pleasing to Him, 

* Whose frown can disappoint the proudest aim. 

Whose approbation prospers even mine,' 

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^^ 18th. Attended our mid week meeting. Oh 1 
that these precious seasons of assembling with 
our friends to wait on the Father of Mercies may 
be rightly prized and improved. May brotherly 
love and Christian fellowship cement our hearts 
in holy unity, so that when thus convened, with 
' one mind and one mouth we may glorify God/ 
J. Livingston impressively exercised on that text 
of Scripture, ^Martha, Martha, thou art busy 
and troubled about many things, but ^ one thing 
is needful ;' wherein he illustrated in a clear and 
satisfactory manner the loss sustained by those 
who have their hearts so engrossed with the cares 
of this world, as to lead to a neglect of the ^one 
thing needful/ Presenting the view that the 
too eager pursuit of riches as the means of dis- 
tinction amongst men, was the cause of the de- 
clension in our society. 

^^19th. On entering upon the duties of the 
day, I felt desirous to maintain a proper spirit, 
but I find, upon retrospection, that to have been 
more guarded and kept nearer to that preserving 
Power which ever proves a shield, would have 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 55 

afforded more peace. I have been too impatient 
under a small trial. How widely different is 
the feeling when we have the evidence of having 
done, said or felt nothing contrary to that spirit 
which breathes ^ Glory to God in the highest, 
peace on earth and good will to man.' Desira- 
ble, happy*state I With all my infirmities it is the 
jewel I pant to obtain, to witness a union and 
communion with Him, whom to know is wisdom 
— to love is happiness. In the evening I visited 
a colored school under the care of some of our 
young sisters who are concerned for the adyance- 
ment of these oppressed daughters, and I was 
gratified to witness their orderly deportment and 
assiduity to improve. A portion of Scripture 
was read to them at the close, which appeared to 
solemnize their minds, and I trust this laudable 
effort will be blessed. 

^'20th. I have enjoyed reading the pious life 
and triumphant close of the late Henry Pay son. 
It is an instructive and edifying memoir^ and 
calculated to awaken the mind and excite fer- 
vent desires to follow him so far as he followed 



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56 MEMOIR OF 

our blessed Redeemer, whose presence soothed 
and sweetened the bed of death, and whose smile 
was a lamp to the dark passage to the tomb. 
What is there too near or dear to part with for 
His sake, who thus supports and comforts his 
people ? Oh ! that I could be animated to follow 
him wheresoever he is pleased to lead ! That 
shutting out every thing that defileth, my heart 
may become a fit temple for his Holy Spirit to 
dwell in. In the afternoon, my mind felt so 
clouded, I was ready to call in question all I 
had ever known of religion, but I was after- 
wards favored with a gleam of Heavenly light 
and comfort, more than I have experienced for 
days. Made a few visits of charity, which brought 
a peaceful feeling over the mind. 

^^ 24th. A quiet day at home — I feel that 
my cup runneth over both in temporal and 
spiritual blessings ! How much I owe to my 
Heavenly Father for all his mercies ! The re- 
newed conviction of my responsibility, the re- 
collection of time unprofitably consumed, and 
opportunities unimproved in the service of my 



nARRIET J. MOORE. 57 

gracious Benefactor, is oppressive to my spirit. 
I earnestly crave for the future to be more faith- 
ful — more dedicated. May He keep me stead- 
fast, in whom alone is my strength." 

In the early part of this year, she was made 
an Overseer of Baltimore Monthly Meeting for 
the Western District, in which capacity she con- 
tinued to labor during the remainder of her resi- 
dence in that city. About this time she was 
introduced into much suflfering, on account of 
protracted indisposition in her family. Her 
husband had become subject to repeated and 
alarming attacks of gout, which, from their fre- 
quency and violence, occasioned her great un- 
easiness. 

1st day, 29th, she says : ^' My dear husband 
still an invalid, perhaps this trial that bears so 
heavily upon my spirit, is just what my Heavenly 
Father sees is best for me, and let me submit 
wholly to his righteous will. In humility of 
heart, I can exclaim with Cowper, ^ Trials bring 
me to his feet, lay me low and keep me there.' 
Nothing will do for me but to leave all in his 



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hands, who will order all things arif'ht. No 
other power can sustain. But, Father I may 
I ask that thou wilt deal mercifully with me I I 
could not feel easy to attend meeting all day. I 
might have gone in the afternoon, but let weak- 
ness overcome. The enemy of all good was at 
hand to take his prey, and I am now truly sen- 
sible of the loss sustained, from not keeping 
close to my Preserver. 

^^ 3rd mo. 1st. Some deo;ree of lio;ht afforded 
into that high and holy way, ^ which the Vul- 
ture's eye hath not seen, neither hath the lion's 
whelps trodden in it.' How peaceful have the 
paths of duty felt to be. Under the canopy of 
that love which embraces all mankind, and de- 
sires all may be gathered to a state of rest and 
peace, I have been favored to abide. 

'' 2d. Met a committee to confer on the ap- 
pointment of a Preparative Meeting clerk. 
Though it is considered one of minor importance, 
I feel the necessity of seeking for wisdom to di- 
rect. In the Lord's house, ' the vessels were 
all to be holy.' Oh I that we were more spirit- 



HAERIET J. MOOS-E. 59 

Hal ! Then^ indeed, would our light shine and 
the glory of the Lord would be seen upon us. 

^^ 6th. Bodily strength enfeebled and mind 
sympathizing. My progress in best things seems 
retarded. When will the conviction be clear, 
that I am advancing ^from stature to stature?' I 
feel renewedly sensible nothing will afford the 
comfort I am seeking^ but entire conformity to 
the Divine will. Lord, thou knowest it is my 
desire I Strengthen, I pray thee, my feeble 
aspiration, and enable me to yield unreserved 
obedience to thy righteous sceptre, that I may 
perform my solemn vows unto thee, and render 
unto thee that which is thy due. My lot out-* 
wardly, is indeed cast in pleasant places^ and 
many opportunities of receiving and imparting 
good are afforded^ May my gratitude, more and 
more ascend unto the great Giver, and my zeal 
to improve his gifts increase. 

'^12th. I feel humbly to rejoice in the evi- 
dence that He, who is a hearer of prayer and a 
rich rewarder of all that sincerely seek him, has 
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a defence* We had the acceptable company of 
our friend Jesse Kersey, in our morning meet* 
ing* He was engaged in a liyely testimony to 
the efficacy of that pure gospel spirit which pre- 
serves from excesses, leading into that plain and 
simple path, which is productite of peace and 
gives content with a little of this world^g trea* 
sure. I desire that these illuminations from the 
fountain of light and wisdom^ may be so improved 
that our habitations be no longer in darkness, 
and we become children of the day. 

^'23rd, Poor and barren in a religious sense^ 
1 have endeavored to preserve an humble, watch -- 
ful frame, but self entwines around my heart 
and would despoil me of my peace. Gracious 
Father I be pleased to enable me to overcome 
this self-seeking disposition, and as a poor sup- 
pliant lean on thee. Engaged on business of 
the meeting most of the day. I felt utter ina-» 
bility of myself to do any good thing, without 
Divine aid; perhaps faithful obedience was want- 
ing. Flenceforth may I keep the eye single and 
the car attentive to the voice of tlie Master. 



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^'25th. Met the Overseers to consider and 
make out answers to the 1st, 2nd and 9th queries, 
which involve important testimonies and close 
searchings of heart, to see whether we are en- 
deavoring to live conformably to the spirit 
thereof; by which alone the harmony and pros- 
perity of individuals and society can be main- 
tained. 

^^ 27th. This seems to have been a day of free- 
dom to the mind, wherein it could enjoy all the 
pleasing things of sense, and there is great need 
of watching, that at such times we take not 
our flight from the pure spring whence all our 
blessings flow. 

*^ How much we lose for want of a deeper in- 
dwelling of spirit. We are resting too much on the 
surface of things. I have been instructed in re- 
curring to the circumstance mentioned in holy 
writ, of the barren fig tree ; when it seemed only 
to cumber the ground, it was spared yet longer, 
and the earth was loosened from the roots, that it 
might come forth bearing precious fruit. How 
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condition of the mind when destitute of right 
feeling, and how necessary we should submit to 
the pruning operations of that Divine Spirit, 
which taketh away every branch that beareth not 
fruit, * and every branch that beareth fruit, he 
purgeth it that it may bring forth more fruit/ 

"4th mo. 8th. He who searches the secrets 
of all hearts, only has known the deep trial I 
am passing through in the continued indisposi- 
tion of my dear husband. May he sanctify it 
to my soul, centering me more and more in him- 
self, who is the spring of all our joys, and ouf 
strength and support under every affliction. 
This power can bring out of darkness and 
cause the heart to sing of mercy as well as 
judgment, 

" 29th. Oh ! that a watching unto prayer 
may be experienced, whereby the soul will be pre« 
served from all defilement, and witness from day 
to day the incomes of that peace which passeth 
all human comprehension. I would continually 
press forward to this attainment, keeping in view 
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€aii endure. May this be the abiding sense of 
my spirit/^ 

Enough.j peAaps, has been given to convey 
an idea of the various exercises and trials 
.allotted her during her sojourn in Baltimore. 
She experienced personal sickness and family 
affliction^ seasons of rejoicing and times of 
mourning; mental depressions and spiritual 
aboundings, yet^ under all circumstances^ we 
find her seeking to be endued ^ with power from 
on high/ and ^ in heights and in depths/ return- 
ing ^ thanks unto the Lord for his wonderful 
works unto th« children of men./ We nest 
follow her in her removal with her husband to 
Philadelphia, in the Summer of 1834, when^ 
locating within the limits of Spruce Street, they 
i^ecame members of that Monthly Meeting. 

EEMO^Ai:, TO PHIi:iABES:.£>aiA. 

^^ Philada., 10th mo. 1834. Since the last entry 
m my diary, events important to us have occurred. 
A change of residence has severed some of the 
dearest ties of social life, and introduced us to a 



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circle of friends who are comparatively strangers. 
But I trust that the circumstances which have 
led to this removal, may be overruled for our 
good. We have had several pleasant friends to 
see us through the day, I feel the necessity of 
being guarded in conversation. How instructive 
the resolution of the Psalmist^ ' I will take good 
heed to my words, that I sin not with my lips/ 
In our mid-week meeting, which was solemn and 
strengthening to my mind, the aspiration was 
silently raised to the Father in secret, that he 
would so touch our hearts as to enable us to 
offer an acceptable sacrifice to Him who is worthy 
of the adoration of his creatures. 

^^9th mo. 1835. A long interval has elapsed 
since I last made a notice here, and I would ap- 
ply the inquiry ; how much has been attained in 
the spiritual warfare ? How many idols re- 
nounced? How many besetting sins resisted 
and overcome ? I shrink not from the investi- 
gation, though it brings the painful evidence 
that the man of sin is still revealed as the de- 
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tTiat I could recordj that an increased watching 
anto prayer, and a continual reliance upon Him 
who can give the victory, had enabled me to 
arrive at that blessed ^Elilleniunl state, in which 
^very feeling opposed to a holy nature is eradi- 
cated, and the breathicg of the spirit is, ^ Olorj 
to God in the highest, peace on -earth, and good 
will tc all men/ 

^^ 4th mo. 1837^ Our Yearly Meeting con- 
vened at the usual time. We were favored with 
the company and valuable counsel of many be- 
loved friends from other Yearly Meetings.* — 
May all the labors of the dedi<^ted servants 
have their true weight, and accomplish that 
whereunto they were sent, that through them 
we may be stimulated to faithful obedience in 
that eause, which is dignified with honor; 
crowned with immortality and eternal life. Often 
when I have gone to meeting under discourage- 
ment, feeling that the mind was entangled with 
the things cf the world, on getting there, and 

* Sarah Cowgili, Nicholas and Margaret Brown, 
John Mott, &c^ 

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centering to the pure word of life and power, the 
divine presence has so prevailed over all, that 
these cares and perplexities have vanished, and 
I have returned to raj home refreshed and com- 
forted ; and I believe it will be the experience of 
every concerned mind, that as we assemble in a 
feeling of dependence and a sense of our un- 
worthiness, and are led to seek for that bread 
which conieth down from Heaven, we shall 
know a partaking of the true supper. 

'' 9th mo. For several days past my mind 
has been in an unsettled state in relation to leav- 
ing home as companion to a beloved friend who 
is called to go forth to attend the half yearns 
meeting in the weighty service of the ministry. 
Many hindering things appear to discourage a 
mind naturally timid and disposed to doubt, but 
if it be a divine requiring, Lord let thy light 
arise and point the way, and I will obey, feeling 
thy favor to be indeed better than life 3 without 
it, life and all thy rich blessings are nothing to 
the mind that has known and enjoyed thee, who 
art truly of all gifts the crown. When all out« 



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ward obstructions are apparently removed, the 
sense of my imperfections and infirmities arises 
as a thick cloud, presenting the lamentation of 
the prophet, ^ Woe is me for I am of unclean 
lips, and I dwell with a people of unclean lips/ 
Had a visit from a feeling minister, who had a lively 
sense of my state, and gave forth the language of 
encouragement. The example of Moses was 
lield up to view. When called of the Lord, all 
his excuses could not avail to release him from 
his service. Oh ! may the sense of infirmity and 
insufficiency, lead to living faith, and stayedness 
upon Him, who is power and strength in weak- 
ness. 

'' The dear friend above alluded to has pro- 
ceeded in her prospect attended by T. T. I was 
prevented from being her cooipanion by a case of 
illness in our family, but inasmuch as I have 
done what I could, I feel resigned from the con- 
viction that the will has been accepted. Oh I 
may He who putteth forth his own, go with my 
beloved sister, and be unto her ^^ mouth and wis- 
dom^ tongue and utterance,'^ that his cause may 



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be advanced, and his visited children comforted 
and encouraged. And Holy One ! forsake me 
not, but graciously continue to dispensetliy grace, 
until an establishment is known upon that founda- 
tion, against which storms and tempests beat in 
vain. May all my thoughts, words and acts be 
leavened by thy pure spirit, ^ that I may shew 
forth thy praise, and rejoice in thy salvation/ 
'^ 1st mo. 1838. At meeting this morning 
my mind was much exercised, and stimulated to 
renewed dedication. The subject of love opened 
livingly before me. It being an active principle, 
leads to the performance of those things which 
are acceptable to the object of our affections ] so 
I believed, if our love to the great Author of our 
being was supreme, in introversion of spirit we 
would seek to know his will concerning us, and 
when it was manifested, we would cheerfully 
obey, and thus our souk would live in acceptance 
with Him. Could I have given expression to 
the desire that this state might be attained by 
us who were there assembled, I believe the re- 
ward would have been peace, but I feared the 



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evidence was not sufficiently clear. Again and 
again has the obligation been presented to make 
a more public acknowledgment of my love and 
allegiance to my Heavenly Father by speaking in 
his name ; calling my fellow beings into an ac- 
quaintance with him ' whom to know is wisdom, 
to serve is happiness.^ 1 have thought this duty 
more trying to me from having strong early pre- 
judices to overcome as I was educated among the 
Episcopalians, who believe in the apostolic in- 
junction that women are forbidden to speak in 
the churches : but strength is dispensed sufficient 
for every emergency and if we are humble, 
watchful and obedient, and keep the eye single 
to the light within, we shall know all these 
hindrances removed and an advancement in the 
king's highway. 

'^ 2d mo. We have had the acceptable com- 
pany of our friend S. Comfort, in a clear and con- 
vincing testimony, that Christianity consisted in 
doing the will of Grod with the whole heart. It 
was testified by Christ : ^ Lo ! I come to do thy 
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follow the manifestations of the spiritj which 
would lead into practical righteousness, and the 
performance of all those duties which pertain to 
our fellow creatures; for if we love not our brother, 
the love of the Father is not in us. For several 
days I have felt such poverty of spirit, there 
seems scarcely food sufficient to sustain the 
spiritual life. Father ! thou knowest what is 
best for us, whether to be abased or to abound. 
Ifc is well to examine ourselves, and see whether 
unfaithfulness has brought us into this condition, 
or whether a dispensation for our proving to shew 
us our dependence upon One ^ who is alone mighty 
to save.' It is profitable for us to feel that ^man 
is not to live by bread alone but by every word of 
God,' and it is as necessary that we should know 
a provision for the sustenance of the soul, as that 
our natural bodies should have food and raiment. 
" 3d mo. 11. Accompanied dear S. J. L. to 
Germantown. The meeting was long in gather- 
ing, but after some conflicts we were enabled to 
reach that quiet habitation, which no outward 
commotion can invade. After my sister had re- 



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lieved her mind, it seemed right for me to express 
the view that had interested my feelings in rela- 
tion to spiritual worship ; that if we would per- 
form this worship with acceptance in the divine 
sight, every selfish desire and emotion must be 
silenced or annihilated, ere the soul could enter 
into union and communion with its Great Origi- 
nal. I was much bowed under the awful re- 
sponsibility of being a public advocate in the 
cause of the most High, and nothing but suffer- 
ing and a fear of being cast out forever from the 
divine presence, could have induced me to sub- 
mit to this cross ; but sweet peace was the reward 
of yielding obedience to apprehended duty. 

" 22d. In our preparative meeting I felt it 
required of me to declare the beauty and excel- 
lency of a life of entire comformity to the divine 
will. I had resisted the call till judgment, great 
condemnation, followed, and all access to the 
fountain of light and peace was denied me. I 
continued thus shut up as in darkness to be felt, 
till, finding no substitute would be taken, I was 
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few broken sentences. Then ! then ! the joj 
I felt cannot be described in lancrua2;e, the load 
of sin and guilt for disobedience was removed^ 
and my heart filled with rejoicing. Truly his 
ways are ways of pleasantness^ and the paths he 
leads into the only paths to obtain true peace. 

" 4th mo. Oh I how we increase our suffering 
by not living in the simplicity and obedience of 
little children. Dearest Father ! thou only can 
effect this perfect work in and for us. Leave not 
thy seeking ones till it be wholly accomplished, 
and the praise shall be altogether thine. 

'^ This day our select meeting is being held. May 
the presence of the Master strengthen those who 
are as the leaders of our people, that they be 
endowed with ability to go in and out before uS; 
and by consistency of example as well as precept, 
hold forth the language ^ follow us as we are 
following Christ.' 

^' 16th. Our Yearly Meeting closed under a 
solemn covering to many minds. We have had 
some refreshing seasons, and can speak of the 
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descends to lead his flock into green pastures, 
beside the still waters of life, where he has re- 
vived the spirits of the weary, and administered 
bread to the sustenance of the seeking soul. Oh ! 
that the incense of gratitude for these unmerited 
favors, may arise in our hearts and be manifested 
by an unreserved dedication to his service. Our 
friend Phebe I. Merritt who came from New 
York to attend our Yearly Meeting, and was 
very lively in testimony in our Spruce Street 
meeting, first day morning, on the following first 
day morning put off mortality, and is noW; no 
doubt, of that blessed company of saints and 
angels who surround the throne of God with a 
perpetual hymn of praise and adoration. I spent 
a little time in her sick room, which has left an 
impression not soon to be obliterated. The 
sweetness and calmness of her spirit impressively 
revived the language, 

*The chamber where the good man meets his fate 

Is privileged beyond the common walk 

Of virtuous life, quite in the verge of Heaven.' 

Such a life; and such a death; should stimulate 

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US bj faithfulness to make our calling and elec- 
tion sure, that when done with time we may be 
permitted to join the ^ spirits of the just made 
perfect/ .fj 

"' 6th mo.; 1838. I have felt myself called upon 
publicly to espouse that cause, which is indeed 
^ dignified with immortality and crowned with 
eternal life/ and for faithfulness herein, have truly 
known the incomes of joy. May my friends in- 
tercede for me, that I be preserved from injur- 
ing the .precious cause. Father ! keep ine 
humble, faithful and wholly dedicated to thee ! 
There is a peace in serving thee, that the world 
with all its honors and emoluments can never 
give, and the soul that has known the fulness Oii 
communion with thee can acknowledge ^ that 
one hour in thy courts is better than a thousand 
elsewhere/ May none be satisfied with hearing 
of thy goodness, but, like the queen of Sheba, 
come and see for themselves, then indeed would 
they have to exclaim, ^ the one half hath net 
been told me.' 

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HARRIET J. MOORE. 75 

laents that arise in the mind may prevail to re- 
tard my progress heavenward : but animated and 
invigorated by his Power who is the resurrection 
and the life, may I press forward towards the mark 
for the prize, even an inheritance amongst those 
that are sanctified ! Amid all the trials, fluctuations 
and temptations that attend us here^ ho\v sweet 
the assurance that there is a resting place for the 
righteous; and when done with time, they will 
be permitted to partake of endless felicity in those 
blissful regions where sorrows never invade. 
Hold fast thy integrity, Oh my soul 1 that none 
may take thy crown. 

^' In our morning meeting I was strengthened 
in the evidence that the good Master condescended 
to be with us, gathering some of our spirits, from 
every outward dependence, home to himself; 
and under this feeling the language of humble 
acknowledgment flowed through my soul, on this 
wise : ^Inasmuch as it- has pleased thee, O Holy 
Eather ! .to gather our spirits from every outward 
dependence, home to thyself, we feel bound to 
commemorate thy goodness and mercj, and hum- 



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blj to ackuowledge thy favor in prostration of 
soul. And 0, dearest Father ! as thou hast dealt 
with some of us^ so may it please thee to deal 
with many more ! Gather those who are yet 
afar off! Mar the beauty and stain the glory 
of this fleeting world in their view I Make them 
feel the unsatisfying nature of its enjoyments^ 
and see the beauty and excellency of thy truth, 
that they may enlist under thy banner, which is 
love ! Thus, Father I may there be a unit- 
ing of our spirits in one living anthem of adora- 
tion and praise unto thee, who art worthy now 
and forever V 

'^ 7th mo., 15th. She writes thus to a friend ; 

*^ My dear Rachel — The contents of thy letter 
were animating to my best feelings, and com- 
parable to a ^ brook by the way/ Fully can I 
respond to the desire that we may become each 
other's helpers in maintaining that faith which 
was delivered to the saints, and is meted out to 
us for the same glorious purpose, even the salva- 
tion of the soul. For as it was testified by one 
formerly, ^ by grace we are saved, through faith, 



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and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God/ 
OK my beloved friead, how I crave more of this 
faith^ which can remove all the mountains of op- 
position that retard the spiritual progress ! Had 
we this in full possession^ I believe we should 
mount as on the" wings of eagles, and run the 
way of the Lord^a commandments and not grow 
weary. 

'' The signs of the times to me are often gloomy, 
but there is encouragement in the view, that the 
Lord will perfect his own work. May those who 
are willing to enlist in his service, maintain their 
confidence in every season of proving, for al- 
though these may wait long for the arising of 
His life, yet in his own time, which is ever the 
right time, He will arise for their help and 
spread a table of refreshment. Truly ' he is 
good to all who wait for him, to all who hope in 
his mercy.' And who is thore^ that gives such a 
full reward for such imperfect services ? Let 
■us then be willing to follow him wheresoever he 
leadeth us, though it may be in ways we have not 
chosen, and into paths wc have not seen/' 
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^'9th mo. At our week-day meeting, my 
spirit was bowed before the Father of mercies, 
under a sense of his unmerited goodness and 
gracious visitations to his rebellious children, 
and the intercession was raised, Oh thou! who 
art within thyself ineffably glorious, and needest 
not the homage of thy creatures, but who con- 
descendest to visit us with the incomes of thy light 
and thy grace, in order that we may be made par- 
takers of thy own glorious and holy nature, and 
be created anew in thy image and likeness, wilt 
thou grant, that we may be engaged to close in 
with the offers of thy love, that so we may know 
our peace to be made with thee, that our calling 
and election may be made sure before we go 
hence, and are seen of men no more ; and as 
this glorious work is perfected in us, we shall be 
enabled, Father ! to unite with the redeemed 
of all generations in ascribing glory and honor, 
adoration and praise unto thee for ever and ever. 

'^ 10th mo., 6th. A solemn meeting in the 
morning wherein strength was renewed, and 
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state of the redeemed. The Father condescended 
to unveil his glory, and truly 

*My prostrate soul adored a present God.' 

May these melting touches of his love and 
power keep continually ali\/e the flame of devo- 
tion, and the incense of the heart be as the morn- 
ing sacrifice. May the watch be constantly 
maintained, until every feeling of sin and self 
is subdued, and a right given to partake of that 
tree which stands in the midst of the Paradise 
of God. 

^^llth mo. Left home as a companion of 
S. J. Leedom, on a religious visit to Friends 
of the Southern Quarterly Meeting. On 1st day 
morning we reached CantwelFs Bridge, and after 
a short call on the only female member of this 
meeting, we met a company of eight men, two 
of whom were Friends. Our minds were dipped 
into sympathy with them, and the nature and 
excellency of true spiritual worship was pre- 
sented to their view; that it is acceptably per- 
formed individually, requiring not the aid of 
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together in my name/ said Christy ^ there am I 
in the midst.' 

^^ 2nd day. Attended Camden Monthly Meet- 
ing, where it seemed required to hold up to view 
the necessity of working while light is afforded^ 
lest the night overtake us when no man can work, 

^^ 3rd. Proceeded towards North West Fork. 
My sympathies were enlisted for the widowed 
Mother* of the friend with whom we dined, that 
she might look unto Him, who has promised to 
be the friend of the widow, and whose support- 
ing, arm in the hour of trial, in the decline of 
life, would be with her * as a covert from the 
storm, a shadow from the heat, and as a mighty 
rock in a weary land/ 

"4th day. At North West Fork Monthly 
Meeting. Here the language that presented and 
called for expression from me, was : * Except the 
Lord build the house, they labor in vain that 
build it; except the Lord keep the city, the watch- 
man waketh but in vain,' — and that vain were 
all the contrivances of man in his natural will 
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and wisdom to do the work of the Lord — but as 
we were engaged faithfully to occupy the gifts 
and talents committed to our charge^ and live in 
obedience to his requirings, we should be ena- 
bled, as instruments, to rebuild the waste places 
of Zion, and to experience within ourselves, 
^ our peace to flow as a river, and our righteous- 
ness as the waves of the sea.' 

'^ 5th day. Being unexpectedly detained on 
the road, we did not reach Thirdhaven till 
Friends were quietly settled in meeting. The 
subject of spiritual worship, which consists in a 
union and communion of the soul of man with 
its Divine Original, opened before me so clearly, 
that I was led to remind us, ^ we had no need 
that any man teach us, but as this holy anoint- 
ing teacheth, which is. truth and no lie,' and 
which speaketh in the secret of every heart, 
saying : ^ This is the way, walk thou in it, when 
we turn to the right hand, or turn to the left / 
after which dear S. relieved her mind, and I 
thought reached their states and the witness in 
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^^Gth day. We arrived at tlie residence of 
our ancient friend Joseph Turner, and the fol- 
lowing morning attended Cecil Monthly Meet- 
ing, which was very small. Again it was my 
allotment to break the silence by saying, ^ the 
Kingdom of Heaven was compared to a grain 
of mustard seed, which, when it is sown is the 
least of all seeds, but, as it is nurtured and cul- 
tivated, becomes a tree on whose branches the 
fowls of the air may lodge. As I believe we 
are all sensible this good seed has been sown in 
each of our hearts, I desire we may be found so 
cultivating it, that it may bring forth fruits of 
honor and praise to the great Husbandman. 

^^On 1st day at Chester Neck we found a 
mixed company, to whom I felt called to speak 
of the attributes of the Divine being. ^ He is 
light and love,' and has implanted in each of us 
a measure and manifestation of his own Divine 
nature, in order that we may be leavened there- 
unto; and hence the Kingdom of Heaven is 
compared to a little leaven, which a woman took 
and hid in three measures of meal till the whole 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 83 

was leavened. Althougli tliis light which is given 
to us is at first small, and comparable to the light 
of the moon, as it is obeyed, it increases, until 
it becomes as the light of the sun, and the light 
of the sun as the light of seven days. I would 
we might all be so obedient to this light, that 
when done with time, we might become inhabi- 
tants of that city, ^ which needeth not the light 
of the sun, nor of the moon, for the Lord God 
and the Lamb are the light thereof/ 

^'2nd day. Under the influence of the Father's 
love, which extends ^ from sea to sea, and from 
the rivers to the ends of the eartb,^ we rode 
fifty miles out of our way to visit a family far 
separated from the main body of Society. I 
felt drawn to encourage them to faithfulness to 
those principles of which we make, profession, 
without wavering, though in the midst of a 
crooked and j)erverse generation. 

'^Attended a meeting at Marshy creek on 
4th day. The invitation to ^ enter into my vine- 
yard and labor, and whatsoever is right ye shall 
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Twiford inquired, -why stand ye here all the 
day idle/ and was powerful in communication. 
Dear S. followed in solemn supplication. 

'^ 6th day. We met a very small company at 
Centre. Under a feeling of great reduction and 
nothingness of self; the impressive words of the 
Psalmist were revived : ^ Whither shall we go 
from thy spirit^ or whither shall we flee from thy 
presence / though our situations be ever so low, 
the power of the Holy One can reach us. 

^' 7th day. An appointed meeting at Tucka- 
hoe. My lot was silently to labor. It was a 
good meeting. May the praise be ascribed to 
Him who is the only true helper of his depend- 
ent children. 

<^ 1st day. Rode nine miles to Thirdhaven; a 
small meeting. Oh ! that there may be judges 
yet raised up, and counsellors as at the begin- 
ning, who shall stand for the cause of truth and 
righteousness in this part of the vineyard ! 

*^ On 2nd day we reached the residence of Sarah 
Cowgill at Little creek, where the Quarterly 
Meeting is held. It is truly pleasant, animating 



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and encouraging to be with this mother in Israel. 
She is yet lively in the cause and a nurturer of 
many. 

^^ 3rd day. Kemained in the quiet here, while 
S. attended select meeting. Several friends re- 
turned with them, among whom was our dear 
D. F. W. from Philadelphia, whom it was grate- 
ful to meet. In the evening a solemn quiet 
gathered around, and we were refreshed as by 
the breaking of bread, handed in secret and also 
instrumentally. The weather was very cold. 

"4th day. Quarterly Meeting, in which 
several interesting testimonies were borne. In 
thejmeeting for business it was my lot to query ; 
* Have ye received the Holy Ghost since you be- 
lieved ?' and to invite] to an individual investi- 
gation of its purifying operations upon our 



As we desire not to invade the privacy of 
otherS; we have been careful to transcribe only 
her own exercises, though much more of interest 
might have been communicated. She was travel- 
ling in truth's service, ostensibly, as the com- 
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panioa of another, yet we find her diligent to 
employ the talents committed to her, to His 
glory, who 

'Hath many aims to compass, many messengers to 
send. 

And his instruments are fitted, each to some distinc- 
tive end.' 

*^ 3d mo. 1841. Some sweet minglings with 
beloved friends this morning at my own fireside 
has revived the reflection, ^ as iron sharpeneth 
iron, so doth the countenance of aman his friend,' 
and not only the countenance, but every mani- 
festation of interest. I believe this kind of in- 
tercourse is right, as it tends to animate, 
strengthen and bind together in true Christian 
fellowship. And while I would guard against 
the error of trusting or leaning too much on in- 
strumental help, I desire to cherish and maintain 
that intercourse which emanates from pure love. 
^ By this shall all men know that ye are my dis- 
ciples,' said the blessed Jesus, and it is as obliga- 
tory upon his disciples of the present day to keep 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 87 

this band of union bright^ as when he was per- 
sonally with us/^ 

The removal by death, about this time, of the 
beloved and only daughter of her husband was 
a severe trial. In speaking of this sad event, 
she says,/^ nature shrinks and recoils at the. pros- 
pect of parting with one so near and dear to us. 
May He who alone can sustain in such an hour, 
condescend to be with us, for lie only can enable 
us to bow in submission and holy resignation.'^ 

^^ 5th mo. 14th. Sitting by our beloved 
daughter, Mary W. Corlies, who was near the 
close of time, and whose mind was sweetly 
gathered to that beatific state ^ where the weary 
are at rest,' I mentally exclaimed, how hallowed 
are. the moments when the spirit accompanies the 
departing friend, even to the portals of Heaven, 
where it seems for a season to unite in the 
angelic chorus of hallelujahs and praises to Him 
who sitteth upon the throne and hath given us 
,4he victory. This victory is obtained by follow- 
ing the Lamb while we are clothed with mor- 
tality, and the glorious inconceivable reward, 



88 MEMOIR OF 

consummated and enjoyed in its fulness in Heaven. 
In that blessed state the infirmities of the flesh 
no longer fetter the spirit, but it -is free, and 
enjoys with saints and angels, and the spirits of 
the just made perfect, the presence of Him whose 
fulness is perfect happiness. Oh my soul 1 con- 
tinue to press after this blessed state until the 
full attainment is known ! until the kingdom of 
Heaven is come in the earthly tabernacle, and 
the will of the Father fully accomplished even 
here. Let not the sense of weakness and infir- 
mities discourage thee, but let the living exercise 
of faith in that divine power, which is sufl&cient 
for all exigencies, be thy strength in weakness- 
^^ 8th mo. Passed two weeks very pleasantly 
at Landsdowne. The sweet spirit of the dear 
departed one, whose presence gave life and ad- 
ditional interest to surrounding objects, seemed 
to be with me ; and the assurance of her being 
centered in a state of unalloyed felicity, so lived 
with me that I could not desire her unbound 
spirit should be subjected again to earthly cares 
and bonds. The precious children claim much of 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 89 

my interest and attention, and I trust; I shall re- 
ceive ability riglitly to discharge the duties to 
them, that may devolve upon me. 

"9th mo. Within one short week I have 
followed to the grave my only surviving sister^ 
and her precious daughter Harriet. Oh ! may 
I cleave unto Him who has so often supported 
and sustained me; when the billows ran high, 
and the floods of affliction seemed ready to over- 
whelm, his blessed presence has proclaimed 
^ peace be still.' Thou knowest. Oh Father ! 
when the mind is filled with tossings to and fro, 
I flee unto thee as a safe hiding place, and my 
spirit pours itself out to thee in breathing desires 
that thou wilt ^hide me in the secret of thy 
'pavilion till these calamities be overpast.' The 
solacing promise of thy beloved son, ^ whoso 
cometh unto me I will in no wise cast out,' has 
cheered and consoled me." On this occasion 
she thus expresses her feelings to a friend. 

^'Philadelphia, 9tk mo, 30, 18il. 

" Ml/ dear Rachely — In taking the pen to ad- 
dress thee, the feeling of gratitude arises to the 



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Father of all our mercies, for the favor of hav- 
ing a little capacity thus to commune. Clouds 
of affliction, of discouragement and mental exer- 
cise have long hung about, but through unmerited 
goodness, these are measurably dispersed, and 
light and life have again dawned through ob- 
scurity, with the ability to arise and put on the 
garment of praise.'' 

I have partaken largely of the cup of affliction 
since I last saw thee : have been for several weeks 
an attendant at the sick bed of an only sister, 
who with a precious daughter about twenty-four 
years of age, was consigned to the tomb in the 
short space of one week. The illness of the latter 
was short, but the conflict was severe. Though 
the sustaining power of Divine compassion has 
been near and resignation attained, these dis- 
pensations leave the heart '' afflicted, bruised and 
broken ;'' and the nervous system much pros- 
trated. But consoling is the promise, and the 
realization of it, ^ there is balm in Gilead, and a 
physician there,' that can heal every wound, 
^ bind up the broken hearted and give liberty to 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 91 

the captive spirit.' I have oft reflected on the 
state of those, who are unacquainted with this 
divine principle. What a forlorn condition, to 
feel the tempests descend, the floods arise and 
no ark of safety to flee unto. How my spirit 
goes forth in exercise and desire for the whole 
human family, that they may come to the saving 
knowledge of the truth, as a preserver from evil, 
a redeemer from all iniquity, and a present 
helper in every needful time. 

Our meetings continue to be small ; Friends 
being mostly out of town, but I believe the little 
band are much united. The blessed Master 
still condescends to be with those who are 
gathered in his name, in his spirit, and under 
his power. In some of these seasons we are per- 
Daitted to behold his glory as on the mount, to 
animate and stinaulate us in following him wher- 
ever he leads. And we know too, the descend- 
ings ; the baptisms unto death, the partaking of 
the cup of suffering, all in wisdom for our puri- 
fication, and preparatory for services in the 
church. Ah ! my sister, there is no new way 



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to the kingdom ! It remains to be a truth, that 
through the refining process of tribulation we 
are washed and made clean, and clothed with the 
white robe, which gives admittance into that 
city ^ whose walls are salvation, and whose gates 
are praise/ My love to Thomas, Mary, and the 
girls ; I love them the better for the little ming- 
ling in my short visit to you last summer. I hope 
they may be instructed by the afflicting dispen- 
sation which has severed them from a loved rela- 
tion. 

For us they languish, and for us they die. 

And shall they languish, shall they die in vain ? 

Love and think of me wherever thou goest, 
and as ability is given, intercede for my pre- 
servation and faithfulness to the end, till the 
work is done, and death is swallowed up in vic- 
tory. Thou art preciously near in spirit, and 
under this feeling I remain as ever, 

Thy attached H. J. Moore." 

In the 1st mo. of the ensuing year she ob- 
tained the sanction and unity of Spruce Street 
Monthly Meeting, to accompany S. Underwood, 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 93 

now Hunt, in a religious visit to ^' Salem Quar- 
terly meeting, the meetings constituting it, and 
some others in New Jersey, as way might 
open.'^ Her gift in the ministry, which was 
feelingly acknowledged in the same Monthly 
Meeting, and subsequently by Philadelphia 
Quarterly Meeting of ministers and elders, of 
which she became a member, continued to be 
exercised during the remainder of her life. She 
traveled much in the service of the gospel, 
and also labored among her friends at home, 
both as a minister and in the administration of 
the salutary discipline of our society. Being 
frequently from home on these missions, her 
feelings were less regularly recorded in her diary, 
and we are indebted to the kindness of her cor- 
respondents for the only data of these journeys. 
The following letter to a beloved brother and 
sister, gives some account of their labors in Salem 
Quarter. 

^^ Cape Island^ 3 mo. 8, 1842.— Very often since 
I left my home, have you my loved brother and 
sister been brought to mind, and I have mentally 



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communed, and now I believe the time has come, 
when I may take the pen and offer you a saluta- 
tion of remembrance, in the full confidence, that 
you will be interested in hearing from us in our 
wanderings. 

Since I wrote to my William, we have visited 
the meeting held at Cape May house, and at- 
tended two appointed meetings, for those not of 
our fold, which were favored opportunities. The 
good Master was with us, qualifying for the 
work of the day, and my spirit oft rejoiced in 
the ability given me to be faithful in the little 
that was assigned, whi^h always brings the sweet 
reward of peace. We have been much inter- 
ested in being with Nathan Bayner and his 
family. He and his wife, with their eight sons 
and two daughters compose the little meeting at 
Cape May, and are much to be felt for in their 
lonely situation. Isaac and Hannah Townsend 
have been our companions for the last two days, 
and will continue with us till our return to Port 
Elizabeth. 

^^ We are here at one of the large houses on the 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 95 

borders of the great Atlantic. After the arrange- 
ments for a meeting had been completed, we 
took a ride, and a short ramble on the sea shore ; 
though rather too cold for a bath in the watery 
element, wc fully enjoyed the sublimity of the 
ocean prospect. We move along very pleasant- 
ly, continue to be much interested in our mission, 
an^ are closely banded together in sweet harmony 
of feeling. In W. Griscom we have a pleasant 
companion and have much to be thankful for, 
not only in the kindness and grateful attentions 
extended to us wherever our lot is cast, but more 
particularly, that the way is made for us in the 
minds of the people visited, and Friends appear 
satisfied with us. To-morrow we have a meeting 
at Cape May Court house, and in the evening 
one at Tuckahoe. We have but little time to 
write. In much love, farewell ; and believe me, 
Affectionately your sister, 

H. J. Moore.'"' 
To Amos Wiiletts, of New York, she writes : 
'^ We felt it right to engage in a family visit to 
Friends at Woodbury, and no part of the work 



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affords more satisfaction in the retrospect. In 
our daj; (and has it not been so in preceding 
days ?) there are many things to discourage, the 
pure life is truly in bondage, and pressed down 
in the minds of many even as a cart under its 
sheaves. But is there not on the other hand, 
enough to animate and encourage the dedicated 
servants who are thus sent forth ? Though they 
may sometimes feel as if they were laboring in 
vain aad spending their strength for nought/' 
yet their reward is sure, and the work of the 
most High will prosper, and accomplish in hia 
own time more than finite beings are permitted 
to see or know of. It is enough for us to know 
that we are moving in the line of divine appoint- 
ment, leaving all in His hand, whose approba- 
tion can prosper our feeblest endeavors. 

Sd mo. 1844. Her mind having been for 
some time impressed with a desire to visit in 
gospel love the scene of her early services, she 
opened in her Monthly Meeting, a concern to at- 
tend the Monthly and Particular Meetings com- 
posing the Southern Quarterly Meeting, and if 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 97 

way should open, that Meeting next ensuing. 
^' Much unity and sympathy were expressed with 
her in the prospect, and she left at liberty to 
pursue it as truth may open the way/' 

After attending the Quarterly Meeting, one 
Monthly and some of the Particular Meetings, 
the friend who accompanied her was taken sick, 
on which account she felt best satisfied to defer 
the prosecution of this service. A letter to R. 
Mason* soon after her return, gives some account 
of this visit. 

Fhilada, 6ih mo. 27, 1844. 

" My beloved Friend, — Thou wast very often 

saluted in spirit whilst prosecuting the concern 

that drew me from my home, and since being 

permitted to return in peace, the feeling has been 

lively thus to speak with thee. Methinks thou 

followed me with desires for my preservation and 

close attention to the voice of the true Shepherd, 

who ever putteth forth his own, goeth before 

them, and leadeth them out, as they obediently 

follow his guidance. Yes, my sister, I felt that 

♦Elder of Spruce St. Meeting. 
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thou oft queried after the poor pilgrim in her 
wanderings, and now I am at liberty to tell thee, 
that so far as the prospect has been attended to, 
the evidence of divine acceptance accompanied, 
and the imperfect services were crowned with 
heavenly peace. ' We attended the Quarterly 
Meeting, most of the Particular Meetings, and 
one Monthly Meeting. Owing to the indisposi- 
tion of R. C. Wainright, we were detained at 
S. Cowgiirs the week of the Monthly Meetings. 
I could not leave her, ill as she was, but con- 
tinued to nurse her, until the disease yielded to 
medical remedies, and the Doctor thought her 
convalescing; then I returned home. 

^^At our Monthly Meeting last week 1 returned 
my minute, and informed friends how far I pro- 
gressed, though I was best satisfied to ask liber- 
ty to complete the prospect when I might feel 
it right to do so, which was granted. Then I 
could express that goodness and mercy had fol- 
lowed me, and the language was ' Return to the 
place of thy rest, Oh my soul ! for the Lord, thy 
God, hath dealt bountifully with thee.' 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 9& 

^^ Since taking tlie pen I have been privileged 
with the perusal of two interesting letters from 
thee. It is truly comforting to have the evi- 
dence that, though absent, thou art oft with us 
in spirit, with desires for our steadfast abiding 
in the Truth. We feel that we miss thee, and 
oh how my spirit craves that by submission to 
the divine power there may be those raised up 
who shall be watchers over the flocks, even as 
Aarons and Hurs. We know all that is want- 
ing is for the creature to bow to the forming 
hand ; the Master is waiting to be gracious^ to 
qualify, and anoint for services in his church. 
When I look at the low condition of our little 
meetings in many places, I cannot but mourn 
the want of living faith, of that submissive state 
which would say, ^ Be it unto me according to 
thy word.^ How many living witnesses would 
there then be to testify that our universal 
Father changeth not, but that his power is the 
same, yesterday, to day and forever. That He 
is as able now as in days past to raise and qualify 
his servants for his work, so that there shall h^ 



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judges and counsellors as at the beginniDg. But 
while we have hearts of unbelief, and wills that 
yield not submission to the will of Heaven, what 
can we expect but death, barrenness and declen- 
sion. 

^' Some of the small meetings in the Southern 
Quarter are enlivened bj the faithfulness of a few 
of the younger class, who give promise of useful- 
ness. Truly, my sister, I oft had to sit in lowly, 
places, but I believe I have been a companion of 
the seed of life, which was oppressed in the hearts 
of the people. Though clothed with a sense of 
my own weakness and insufficiency for the work, 
I can make the acknowledgment that He the 
omnipotent One was my ^ strength and shield 
and exceeding great reward/' Rachel returned 
home a week after I left her, and is still in the 
city, I thought she was much favored in the 
exercise of her gift ; her ministry felt lively and 
edifying, and there was great openness among 
all classes to receive the word spoken in the sim- 
plicity. I marvel not that thou feelest bound to 
the loved ones at Avondale, after so many years 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 101 

of sweet social intercourse. The friends of our 
early days are increasingly dear to us as we ad-- 
vance in life, but if duty calls for a separation^ 
let us count nothing too near or dear to give up. 
Dear M. A, Ellicott I often think of; it is pleas- 
ant to recall the sweetness^ meekness and gentle^ 
ness of her pure spirit. In much love I am 
thy attached 

H. J. Moore." 

In the following 11th month she finished her 
labors in the Southern Quarter, to the peace 
and satisfaction of her mind* ^^ I am able," she 
says, " to see from day to day, why I have been 
called from my loved home. Each day's work 
brings its own reward, so that I am encouraged 
to persevere unto the end." Upon her return 
she was by appointment associated with a com- 
mittee of men and women Friends in visiting the 
members of Spruce Street Monthly Meeting, in 
which service she was engaged to counsel the 
feeble minded, strengthen the weak, and encou» 
rage the faithful in the individual discharge of 

their religious duties. 

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In the 6th mo. 1845, having obtained the 
unity of her friends she attended the Yearly 
Meeting of New York, and in the summer of 
the ensuing year, by the following letter we find 
her laboring in a more remote part of the vine- 
yard. 

Fhilada, 1th mo, 13th, 1846. 
^^ M^/ dear Friends^ Amos and Caroline 
WilletSj — Your kind and truly welcome letter 
was received a few days ago. You have been 
often remembered since my return home, as well 
as during my absence, traversing the mountain 
regions. It was a journey fraught with much 
interest to the feelings.* 

^^My mind has been mnch enlisted in sympathy^ 
with those friends, and in the distance the view 
had been given that such a visit must be per- 
formed^ and now, I believe from the feeling that 
attended, while passing from meeting to meeting, 
and in the retrospect, that it was made in the 
right time, the blessed Master condescending to 
go with his dependent, feeble followers, prepar- 
♦Fishing Creek Half Year's Meeting. 



HARKIET J. MOORE. 103 

ing the way for ns^ and proving to be ^ mouth 
and wisdom^ tongue and utterance, when we 
truly felt that we had no might nor power of our 
own. The meetings continue to be small, Friends 
living remotely from each other, and surrounded 
hj many difficulties and privations, but there are 
a few scattered through the land, that are bound 
to the law and the testimonies of truth ; and 
many sincere seeking minds, whose attention 
has been turned to our Society, These manifest 
-a desire for the company of Friends, take an in- 
terest in reading their books, and attending their 
meetings, and rejoice to partake of the crumbs 
that fall from the Master^s table. How much 
we find, in such visits, to instruct the mind, to 
humble it, and to keep it to its centre, for here 
we feel our insufficiency for the work, and that 
all man's wisdom and knowledge availeth not to 
open the springs of divine life or cause the re- 
freshing showers to descend, which alone can 
satisfy the longings of the immortal spirit. How 
needful then that the instruments should dwell 
binder the immediate guidance and direction of 



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the great I Am I if they would labor successfully 
for his honor and exaltation. Then would thej 
know tkeir peace to flow as a river, and their 
righteousness as the wares of the sea— not as a 
stagnant pool, but one act of dedication succeed- 
ing another in continued succession, and all cen- 
tering in the ocean of divine love, 

^^ As relates to the request for a Yearly Meeting, 
Friends appear to be in a right state of mind, not 
disposed to urge it, but willing to leave it entirely 
to the Committee; some of whom had acceptable 
service, and it was a favor to be acknowledged 
that our labors were harmonious. 

^^ ^ How good and how pleasant a thing it is for 
brethren to dwell together in unity.' Could we 
dwell here, we should assuredly know him to be 
a healer of breaches, and the restorer of paths 
for his devoted children, in which they could 
move together in harmony and love. Ephraim 
would not envy Judah, nor Judah vex Ephraim^ 
nor could there be any thing to hurt or destroy 
in the. Lord's holy mountain. Oh, my friends^ 
may it be our concern to dwell here, and we shall 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 105 

have a plac€ of safety and peace ) though the 
'Storms may gather blackness, and the tempest 
seem ready to burst upon us, the most High will 
preserve us amid all these. He will hide us in 
the secret of his pavilion till all shall be over- 



'^ I enjoyed the mountain scenery very much, 
and as the eye ga-sed with rapture on the beau- 
ties of nature, the heart was raised in adoration 
to the Great Author, and I could exultingly say, 
^ My Father made them aU/ 

I am sincerely your attached friend, 

H. J. Moore/' 

As the time approached for the annual gather- 
ing of the Yearly Meeting of Baltimore, she felt 
her mind drawn to mingle with Friends on that 
occasion^ and received a minute from the 
Monthly Meeting, setting her at liberty to pro- 
ceed in the path of apprehended duty. She says : 
"^ The Yearly Meeting was considered a favored 
one. There was not a discordant movement nor 
^expression, but the affairs of the church were con- 
vjucted with uninterrupted harmony. In our 



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select meeting the eommunieations were close 
and searching;, but calculated t& instruct and 
eomfort the sincere mind, that was desiring onlj 
the exaltation of truth. There was no food for 
the creature J nothing for self to glory in. Pear 
S. Jewitt is live'lj, occapjing her gifts and talents 
to the honor of the Giver and the edification of 
the church. She was a mother to me, and I 
felt that the aid and sympathy of her spirit was 
a support that I needed much^ leaving home 
without any eompanion. I remained a week 
after the Yearly fleeting, and attended Lombard 
Street Monthly Meeting. Many changes are 
apparent^ but some of the younger class give hopo 
of a succession that will feel bound to support 
our testimonies/^ 

We find by the minutes of the Monthly Meet- 
ing that in the 4th mc. 1847; Harriet J. Moore 
obtained the unity and sympathy of her iriends: 
to visit the Monthly Meetings composing Salem 
Quarterly Meeting, and returned her minute with 
the acknowledgment that He who put forth had. 
been ''m,outh and wisdom tono;ue and utterance/'' 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 107 

Again^ in the llth mo. of the same year, she 
felt it her duty to enter upon a religious service 
in Abiogton Quarter, wherein she realized '' the 
sufficiency of that power which is strength in 
weakness, riches in poverty, and a present helper 
in the needful time/' The following letters give 
some account of this visit. 

^^ Fhiladelphiai \2th mo. fith^ 1847. 
^•' My dear Friends, Amos and Caroline Willetts : 

^^I believe true friendship, the feeling that 
unites congenial spirits, is not formal, waits not 
always returns for evidences of remembrance, 
but prompts us thus to salute each other, when- 
ever the flow of feeling is living in the heart. 
Thus it has been towards you for a week past; 
even while pursuing a little prospect of duty, 
you have oft been brought to remembrance with 
a desire to hold converse, to tell you how my 
faring has been when journeying from meeting 
to meeting, in places where you have been. 

^* At our last Monthly Meeting, a minute was 
granted me to attend the Monthly Meetings of 
Abington Quarter, and as way opened some of 



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the Particular meetings. T. Turnpenny expressed 
a willingness to accompany me, and one of the 
brethren, W. Webster, offered to be our care- 
taker. Last First day we commenced our visit by 
attending the meeting at Abington, then the 
Monthly Meeting, and the others as they came 
in course, except Richland, which was left, 
as the weather was stormy, the rides long, and 
my health too frail to bear much fatigue or ex- 
posure. We may probably take that meeting 
and Stroudsburg some other time. It has been 
pleasant to mingle with some of the fathers who 
are livingly bound to our precious testimonies, 
and although in some places the life seems low, 

there is encouragement in finding in all the 

• 
meetings a remnant who are endeavoring to stand 

faithful to the cause of truth, even as it is the 
revealed will of the Father. This is the founda- 
tion en which our predecessors built, and which 
we know is the only foundation that will be 
secure amid the tempest and the storm; the winds 
of doctrine, the waves of conflicting views and 
opinions, the billows of affliction, or all the com- 



HARRIET J, MOORE. 109 

biaed powers of darkness, assail our building in 
vain, if it is founded upon this rock. And surely, 
my dear friends, there never was a time, that 
more loudly called upon us to examine the founda- 
tion upon which we are standing. 

^^ To-day we attended the meeting at Warmins- 
ster, and have returned to our families with sat- 
isfaction, and I believe we can make the acknow- 
ledgment the disciples did formerly that we 
lacked nothing in all our journeyings. 
Your attached friend, 

H. J. MOORE.'^ 
'^ Philaddphiai 5th mo, Sd, 1848. 

^'31^ dear Rachel, — Truly there is a sym- 
pathy in congenial spirits, an intercourse that 
distance cannot preclude. Such have I oft enjoyed 
with thee ; and the morning thy last kind letter 
arrived, I had been with thee so much in mental 
vision, that I had opened one of thy letters re- 
ceived some time ago, and reperused it, which 
brought thee very near. I love to receive these 
evidences of friendship and kindred feeling, but 
10 



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if tliej are Tvittiheld for a season^ can happily 
retain my confidence in the abiding interest of 
mj friends. TVe well know the truth of the 
saying, ^ times and seasons are not at our com- 
mand/ and oft when the feeling is liyelj towards 
the loved absent, there is no capacity felt to give 
Tisible proof of it. 

'^ Thou alludes to the concluding part of my 
mission in Abington Quarter. Truly, my dear 
sister, it was the crowning of all. Ah ! the sick, 
the afflicted, mentally and physically, are too 
much overlooked ! TVere I by thy side I should 
feel a freedom to relate some most interesting 
cases, visits long to be remembered. It is good 
for us to enter into feeling with each other : the 
visitor is as much instructed as the visited. I 
have lately been much from home, and a little 
quiet retirement in my own domicile is very 
sweet. How long it will be my privilege to en- 
joy it I know not. I feel that I am not my 
own, that my days are not lengthened to be 
passed as is most agreeable to the natural feel- 
ings, that I must not live so much to self as to 



HARRIET J. MOORE. Ill 

please Him whom I have covenanted to serve, 
which is indeed the true end of living, and gives 
to life a sweetness and peace to be found in noth- 
ing else. 

'' I can truly sympathize with thee, my dear 
friend, in thy weak and suffering state of health. 
I am just recovering from a cold contracted a 
week ago; it was attended with sore throat, and in- 
creased cough and fever, so that I was ready to 
conclude I should not be relieved till the return 
of the warm season, so congenial to the consump- 
tive patient. But I am again better, though my 
breast still feels the effects of the recent attack 
upon its strength. 

^- The prospect of having thee with us is again 
overclouded. Well,dear^ we see only the present <^' 
€Ould we penetrate the future we might perceive 
the wisdom that appoints our daily allotments. 
No doubt, ' He doeth all things well,' and we 
must bow in submission. Could it be so in right 
ordering, we should be prepared to welcome thee 
in our little circle, and to our sister band at 
Spruce iStreet. We are favored to move in bar- 



112 MEMOIR OF 

mony and love ; and I trust, amid all tbe turnings 
and overturnings, the Father will have us in his 
keeping. I feel that holy confidence that can re- 
pose in peace and safety upon Him, knowing his 
all-sufficient power will keep in perfect peace all 
whose minds are stayed on Him. In thy retire- 
ments think of us ; pray for us as ability is given. 
I believe it is our privilege to bear each other 
on our hearts before the throne of grace and 
mercy. For thee, my loved sister, my aspirations 
have been, that thou mayest know the supporting 
power to bear thee above the infirmities of the 
frail tabernacle; that He will be with thee in 
every season. of suffering, granting patience and 
resignation, until he is pleased to give relief and 
say ^ it is enough/ How consoling his gracious 
promise to his people, ^I will never leave thee 
nor forsake thee. When thou passest through 
the fire I will be with thee, and through the 
waters they shall not overflow thee.' Here is 
something for us to rest on in seasons of trial, 
and oh may our faith never fail ! .... I could 
enjoy the beauties of nature with thee ; not a 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 113 

flower bloomS; nor a bird sings in vain to me 
when in the country. In much love^ must say 
farewell. 

Most affectionately thy friend, 

H. J. MOORE.^^ 

An exercise, under prospect of public religious 
service, having for some time rested on her mind, 
in the succeeding 9th mo. she received a minute 
to visit the Monthly, Preparative and Particular 
Meetings of Bucks Quarter. Of this visit we 
find no especial notice, except that her mind had 
been relieved, and she greatly comforted in the 
performance of this duty. The subjoined letter 
merely mentions it. 

^'Fhiladelphia, IQtk mo. 23, 1848. 

^^ M^ dear RacJielj — Thou hast oft been re- 
membered, and before leaving home, I hoped to 
receive an evidence of Christian sympathy, but 
thy frail health is a sufficient excuse, when I do 
not get all that the mind craves in this respect. 

^' The visit in prospect, when I wrote, has been 
accomplished, and as far as relief has been 
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afforded to my mind in the performance of duty, 
altogether satisfactory. ' Behold I have set be- 
fore thee an open door/ was fully realized. YeSj 
my loved sister, an open door of utterance and 
of entrance too, into the hearts of the visited* 
It is true we had much to feel in some places, 
and the voice that was heard in Ramah formerly, 
revived with much clearness in one meeting and 
had to be expressed. But to look on the brighter 
side, I may tell theC; it. was a comfort to find in 
every meeting a lively remnant bound to the law 
and the testimonies of truth, as ever held dear 
by our Society. We visited all the meetings of 
Bucks Quarter, except two, an^ I now feel as if 
they may be left, at least for the present. My 
companion, dear T. T., seems well satisfied with 
her visit. My quiet home is very sweet, and the 
reward fully commensurate to all the sacrifices 
made during absence. 

^^ We miss our dear departed T. Zell more 
than can be told. His weighty, feeling spirit 
and deportment gave dignity and strength to our 
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HARRIET J. MOORE. 115 

fill his place ? is a query not easily solved to my 
mind. Oh ! how I have desired his mantle might 
rest upon some one yet spared, to help the weak, 
counsel the inexperienced, and bear up the hands 
of the feeble instruments I He was a faithful 
elder, honorable in his day, and well qualified 
' to speak a word in season to them that are 
weary ; but he rests from his labors in a heavenly 
mansion prepared for all the righteous ; peace to 
his memory I I loved him, and deeply feel his 
loss, but I have been able to resign him to Him 
who has a right to take his own when it pleases 
him. Yesterday we attended the meeting at 
Pennsbury, eight miles above Bristol, a branch 
of Bucks Quarter. It was a solemn season and 
ended to satisfaction/ 

In much love, thy 

H. J. MOORE.^^ 

1st mo. 24th, 1849, her diary continues : — 
^^ Days and months have passed away without an 
entry in my book, which was intended as a help 
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views and feelings, a guard might be maintained 
over mj thoughts and movements, and the short- 
comings mentioned tend to stimulate to greater 
faithfulness. Now the breathing of my spirit 
is, ^ Oh. for a closer walk with God/ that every 
feeling may be brought into subjection, all re- 
maining self annihilated, and the heart wholly 
devoted to my chief good. We have had lately 
much to feel, as the rapidly declining health of 
our beloved nephew, Charles T. Stockly, threatens 
a painful separation from his family and rela- 
tions, to whom he is very dear. How are my 
feelings poured forth at times, my ardent peti- 
tions raised to the God and Father of the spirits 
of all, that he would be with him, and grant a 
sense of pardon and peace to his troubled mind. 
Oh Holy Father I may it please thee to encircle 
the little afflicted band, now with him, with thy 
holy presence ! Mayest thou soothe and comfort 
them, and draw tbem into nearer and more inti- 
mate communion with thee 1 Wilt thou bear 
up the departing spirit I go with him through 
the valley of the shadow of death, and if consis- 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 117 

tent with thy will grant him an entrance into thy 
Heavenly kingdom. And Oh ! righteous Father, 
I would ask that this proving dispensation of thy 
providence may be sanctified to his immediate 
family, that it may be the means of quickening 
them in thy holy fear. May we endeavor to 
serve thee better and love thee more, so that we 
may live to thy glory, acd finish the work thou 
hast for us to do, and thus be prepared for our 
departure hence, and receive the approval of 
' Well done, good and faithful servant.' 

^^ 25th. After an absence from meeting, more 
than usual, owing to indisposition, was again 
privileged to sit with my friends in social wor- 
ship. Though much bowed in spirit, I felt it sweet 
to commune with my Heavenly Father, In 
this secret communing, some expression seemed 
called for which yielded peace. On returning 
home, found the intelligence, communicated by 
telegraph, that our beloved nephew was no more 
an inhabitant of this lower world. His spirit 
• took its flight, we trust, to the regions of the 
blest, about 12 o'clock last night, Oh afflicting 



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bereavement to his fond father, wife, sister and 
friends, who felt him very near and dear. Oh 
Thou who canst sweeten every bitter cup, be 
with them, with us, and sanctify the affliction to 
our everlasting good. 

^^ In the afternoon I had a sweet, comforting 
visit from dear 31. S. Hunt. For the words of 
feeling and encouragment handed I bless and 
thank thee. Oh Father, who art the author of 
all my sure mercies. ' He will hide thee in the 
secret of his pavilion, till these trials be over- 
past.^ Blessed assurance I I feel that I can 
leave myself, and all that is dear, in his holy 
keeping for time and for eternity. Holy, holy, 
blessed forever be his name. 

^^ 29 th. Yesterday at meeting twice ; a heavenly 
covering was vouchsafed, for which prayer and 
praise ascended vocally from one dedicated sister, 
and mentally from others, to the great Head of 
the church, who remains to be the ' crown and 
diadem' of all who are gathered in his name. 

^^ Awoke early this morning. On my bed I 
remembered Him whom my soul loveth. A pre« 



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clous feeling of calmness and quietness covered 
the spirit ; it seemed also to be illuminated by a 
ray from the * all cheering presence^ of Jehovah, 
He who filleth the mind at seasons with his 
glory^ inspiring the holy anthem ^ Glory to G-od 
in the highest, peace on earth, and good will to 
men/ yes, ^ to all men,' Under this feeling I 
was led to adore the great Author of the universe, 
who hath placed his creature man in a beautiful 
world, intended to be a paradise, so clothed with 
beauty for rebellious man. Sin has made it a 
world of trouble, and trial to many of its inhabi- 
tants ; but glorious view, grace can restore fallen 
man to the happy state designed by an all-wise 
Creator; can restore him to a state where he may 
enjoy intimate communion with Him who framed 
him for his glory. Oh my soul ! may it be thy 
blessed experience to live so that no evil thought 
nor feeling may separate thee from the divine 
harmony : that in all things thou canst give 
thanks, acknowledging that he is 

' Good when he gives, supremely good, 

Nor less when he denies ; 
Even crosses from his sovereign hand 

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'^ 3d mo. Our late Quarterly Meeting was a 
season of fayor calculated to strengthen the mind, 
and encourage to persevere in the Christianas 
path. Dear E. Hicks attended, with a lively 
concern; the gospel stream was opened and flowed 
livingly through her as an instrument. 

^^ The next day accompanied by W. Webster 
and T. Turnpenny attended Abington Select 
Quarter. It was a season of instruction, also 
the meeting on the day following. 

^^3d mo. 10th. My dear husband and self left 
home to make a visit to Byberry. My concern 
principally was to attend that meeting on First 
day, and to see our beloved John Comly, and 
some other dear friends. It has been accom- 
plished to a degree of satisfaction, but I believe 
the reward and the qualification for service would 
have been greater, had the eye of the mind been 
kept more single to Him who condescended to 
give the commission. After taking my seat in 
meeting I felt poor and stripped, but in waiting 
upon the Lord my strength was renewed, and 
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the righteousness and strength of his dependent 
children. 

^^ 15th. At our Preparative Meeting, I was 
feowed in spirit. Truly the Church is in a wilder- 
ness state. Oh 1 that I could see it coming forth 
in ancient beauty and brightness, leaning on the 
breast of the Beloved of souls ! each member born 
of the spirit, and drawing sustenance from 
thence. Then there would be meat for men and 
milk for babes ; those called to the ministry 
would be qualified to divide the word aright, and 
all strengthened together, as a body compacted 
by that which every joint supplieth. Oh 
Father ! hasten that day ! that thou mayst have 
a church without spot or blemish. ^^ 

In the latter part of this month she was en- 
gaged in a visit of gospel love to the meetings 
composing Burlington Quarter : and in the fol- 
lowing 10th mo., her mind being drawn to re- 
ligious service in Westbury Quarterly Meeting, 
she again obtained the sanction and unity of her 
friends in that mission. Both these exercises 
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were accomplislied to tlie peace and satisfaction 
of the visitor and the visited. 

Letter to Amos and Caroline Willetts, after her re- 
turn from Westbury Quarter. 

''^Philadelphia^ llth mo, Ith^ 1849. 
^^My dear Friends, — I should do injustice 
to you, after sharing so largely in your hospitality 
and kindness, as well as to my own feelings, did 
I omit to give you an evidence of our affection- 
ate remembrance since returning home. Our 
transit from city to city was quick and pleasant. 
The weather was fine; and to crown all, in 
the retrospect of our visit the mind was peaceful. 
Our home feels very sweet, and the warm greet- 
ing of kindred and friends is truly precious. 

'' In the contemplation of the many mercies and 
favors conferred upon us, the language arises ; 
'What shall we render unto our gracious Bene- 
factor for all his benefits ?' It continues to be 
the desire of my heart, not to keep back any 
thing that may be called for; feeling too, that 
after all it is a mercy that TTo accept^ our im- 



HARRIET J, MOORE. 123 

perfect services and so richly rewards for every 
sacrifice. 

" Our Quarterly Meeting has just passed. 
When the state of Society is brought into view, 
particularly in our Select Quarterly Meetings, 
sadness and suffering are often my allotment: 
because, in this department, I look for more. I 
want us to be in that state the disciples were 
formerly ; when, being assembled, and the doors 
shut, (all who had not followed him being ex- 
cluded,) he appeared in their midst, proclaiming 
^ Peace be unto you/ Then our meetings would 
be seasons of comfort and refreshment, whereiQ 
all would be united and strengthened together, 
and we could harmoniously journey forward; but 
it seems there is yet in the camp something to 
retard our advancement, whether it be the wedge 
of gold, the Babylonish garment, or aught else, 
comparable to the accursed thing, I must leave ; 
but I believe we are called to an individual 
search, and that this must be cast out of the 
camp, before we shall be able to stand before our 



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enemies^ firm and steadfast in the cause of the 
Truth we have espoused 

^^ We have a little band that do love to mingle 
together, both in religious and social intercourse, 
and I trust that nothing will be permitted to 
separate us. I am persuaded that it is our privi- 
lege to be united in an indissoluble band, and as 
we keep near the Divine Master^ he will keep us 
in his love : ^ Lo, I am with you always, even unto 
the end,' is a heart-cheering promise to all his 
disciples. 

^^ Though outwardly distant, I desire that ^ we 
may often meet in spirit, where true Christians 
find their best point of union, and be refreshed 
with those consolations which are ancient and 
new/ Your attached friend, 

H. J. Moore/' 

1st mo. 2nd, 1850, she writes — ^^ I am recover- 
ing gradually from a severe attack of remitting 
fever, wherein much physical suffering was en- 
dured, and after six weeks of the best nursing 
and medical attention, I am yet weak and help- 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 125 

less. For nine days the fever continued with 
little abatement^ attended part of the time with 
sick stomach, causing great physical distress. 
My mind for the most part was favored to centre 
to the only sustaining Power, and I could re- 
joice in feeling at peace, when the end of all 
terrestrial things was brought into view. Well 
do I know, that I am an unprofitable servant, 
but such is the goodness and mercy of our com- 
passionate Father, that he accepts us, imperfect 
as we are, if he sees the desire and intent of the 
heart is to serve him, and to love him above all 
other objects. I felt drawn to attend the funeral 
of our dear, departed Martha Hillis, and had a 
comfortable mingling with the bereaved family : 
though bowed under a sense of their great loss, 
it was evident they felt a supporting arm ex- 
tended for their help in the needful time. We 
stood long at the ground, and I think it proba- 
ble i contracted cold there. 

^^4th mo. 1850— ^ Day unto day uttereth 
speech, and night unto night, showeth know- 
ledge,^ according to scriptural language, that 
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every where and in all things the attentive mind 
may be instructed — but we are not so instructed 
because the mind is so full of other guests^ that 
the spiritual teacher, the Divine Instructor, is 
crowded out. I desire for myself an increase 
of that kind of attention that will enable me to 
hear the still, small voice of Truth, and distin- 
guish it clearly from other voices : ^ My sheep 
hear my voice and follow me, and the voice of a 
stranger they will not follow/ 

Oh blessed Shepherd ! may I ever follow thee 
without reasoning on consequences : but in sim- 
ple dedication yield to thy requirements 1 fully 
believing thou canst open the way and provide 
the means to fulfil all thy commands, which are 
righteous and just. May I cleave to thee and 
lean upon thee, and not to my own understand- 
ing!" 

By the 5th mo. her health was so far estab- 
lished that she was enabled to attend, with a 
minute, the Southern Quarter, and in the ensu- 
ing month the Baltimore Quarterly Meeting, 
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HARRIET J. MOORE, 127 

returned to lier home; bearing the ' olive branch 
of peace/ The following letter, written while in 
Baltimore^ gives some account of her exercises. 

" Baltimore^ Qth mo, 3rd, 1850. 

" M?/ dear Brother ^ — I feel as if a letter was 
due thee, both as an expression of the grateful 
reception of thine^ and to give thee some par- 
ticulars of our movements. 

'' Our letter from I. Atkinson's was closed on 
5th day. The day of public meeting, several 
of the town inhabitants assembled with us^ and 
I believe it was acknowledged by all to be a 
solemn baptizing opportunity. Thy feeble sis- 
ter was enabled to perform the part allotted to 
her, with the answer of peace. 

" The lukewarm and indifferent were exhorted 
to greater faithfulness — the feeble minded en- 
couraged — and those who were afar off, invited 
to come and prove for themselves, that the Good 
Being, the Father of Spirits, was requiring 
nothing of his children but what contributes to 
their happiness^ even in the present life ] while 



128 MEMOIR OP 

the uncertainty of its continuance; and the re- 
wards of the future, should ^ so teach us to 
number our days that we may apply our hearts 
unto wisdom/ I believe Friends were prepared 
to give us the endorsement of acceptance, had 
the custom been continued — but the feeling was 
enough. 

"Yesterday, we attended Lombard Street 
Meeting, Much change is apparent since our 
residence here. Many have been removed, and 
the vacant seats in the galleries, and near them, 
are not filled up. The query of the prophet 
presented : * Your fathers, where are they ? and 
the prophets, do they live forever ?' A feeling 
of sadness covered the mind, as there was felt 
too little of the life-stirring principle, giving 
strength and vigor to the mind, that is obedient 
to its teachings— preparing it also to fulfil the 
measure of service in the Church. . . . Yery 
many kind inquiries have been made for thee 
and sister on the Eastern Shore and in Balti- 
more. I think a visit to the former place would 
enlist thy interest and sympathies for the rem- 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 129 

nant of a people ^ scattered and peeled/ but who 
might yet become strong and powerful, if faith- 
fully enlisted under the banner of Truth, the 
invincible and all powerful principle that can 
subdue an host of opposition. ' Oh that my peo- 
ple were wise ! how should one chase a thousand, 
and two put ten thousand to flight;' is a lan- 
guage that oft presents itself when I perceive 
our members taken captive by the spirit of the 
world ; led away as into a strange land ; wander- 
ing upon the barren mountains of an empty 
profession, where Hhere is neither dew nor rain, 
nor fields of offering/ I had looked .toward at- 
tending the small meeting at Ellicott's Mills, but 
find they have no mid-week meeting the week 
the Monthly Meeting is held. We have been in- 
terested in visiting the Monthly Meeting School, 
established a few years since. The kind atten- 
tions of our friends here have been truly grate- 
ful. Yesterday, we dined with a dear cousin of 
mine. She is one of the good Episcopalians, 
whose prayers and alms have ascended as a sweet 
memorial, leaving a blessing on her family, who 



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seem gathered under a heavenly influence. They 
took us a ride to their pleasant English cottage 
— a summer residence — to which they remove 
this week ; returned with them to tea, and fin- 
ished a pleasant day 

'' Do not, dear brother, suppose these inter- 
vening circumstances take the mind from the 
object of concern. Although we find it sweet 
and pleasant thus to mingle with our Friends, I 
can make the acknowledgment, that it is my 
chief joy, ^ my meat and my drink, to do the 
will of my Heavenly Father,^ as it is manifested 
to the mind. This is the only sustenance that 
can sustain it, or give it life. The morning is 
bright and the weather a little warm ; we have 
sat by a fire nearly all the time since leaving 
home. With much love, 

I remain affectionately, thy sister, 
H. J. Moore.'' 

" 8th mo. 21st. Since my return from the 
South, such sweet peace and satisfaction have 
rested upon my spirit, as to remind me of that 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 131 

sabbatb, wherein there is some danger of taking 
flight from further exercises : however, I believe 
the Master will not permit this; for but recently 
I have had the evidence that there is yet fur- 
ther service for me, poor, weak and frail, as I 
know myself to be. The service seems to be 
near home, within our own Quarterly Meeting. 
I have made a beginning to-day by attending the 
Meeting at Haverford, my dear William and T. 
Turnpenny accompanying. We found there a 
large gathering for the place, and heard our 
friend E. Davis was expected. She came in 
soon after we were seated, and we could feel 
together, and labor harmoniously for the blessed 
cause. I can rejoice in the evidence that a num- 
ber is yet left in our different meetings, who can 
and do in spirit cry unto the Father, ' Spare thy 
people. Oh Lord ! and give not thy heritage to 
reproach/ These are the salt that I hope will 
preserve us from being cast out, and trodden 
under foot of men, yea of those who watch for 
our halting, and will triumph when they per- 
ceive we are allowing our testimonies to fall. 



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" lOth mo. It is a great thing to be faithful 
in little things. I have been instructed in a 
sentiment expressed by Fenelon, ^ Little things 
are little things, but to be faithful in little 
things, is something great/ All we have to do 
is to attend to the inspeaking word, and to be 
resigned to its directions, and the divine work 
will prosper, and the poor instrument will feel 
that to Grod only belongeth the glory and praise. 
The most talented or gifted are nothing, and can 
do nothing, independently of his power, that can 
in the smallest degree advance his glorious cause 
in the earth, or bring peace to their own minds. 

'^ Letter to Sarah Hunt, 

^^ Philadelphia^ 10th mo, llth, 1850. 
<^ il/j/ dear Sarahj — Since we met and min- 
gled so sweetly at S. Comfort^s, I have been en- 
gaged variously — at times attending the meet- 
ings of our Quarter, as way seemed to open. 
Feeling a concern to visit the families of Eadnor 
Preparative Meeting, our Monthly Meeting set 
me at liberty with its unity, to accomplish the 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 133 

service. I was favored to get nearly through, 
v^hen an attack of indisposition caused me to re- 
turn home : but truly did I experience the Scrip- 
ture fulfilled, that ^He who putteth forth his 
own goeth before them/ Yes, blessed be his 
great and adorable name, he prepared all the way 
before me, and was ever the saving strength of 
his feeble, dependent servant. 

^^ I had not heard, dear Sarah, of thy last at- 
tack until a few days ago — and then I was pleased 
to learn thou wast getting better. Surely we can 
sympathize with each other, in being afflicted, as 
in other things. Experience teaches us to feel 
for each other. In relation to myself, I have 
often had to be thankful for those dispensations 
that humble the mind and prostrate the physical 
powers and energies. Yes, to kiss the rod and 
bless the hand that appointed it ! And yet I 
fully believe that He afflicteth not willingly the 
children of men. From causes unseen and un- 
known to our finite conceptions, these visitations 
come upon us. And Oh ! that through and un- 
der all, we may keep the faith and patience of 
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13^ MEMOIR OF 

the saints, knowing that our Father is all- wise 
and merciful, and cannot but do right. 
Affectionately thy friend, H. J. Moore/' 

As the time of the ensuing Southern Quar- 
terly Meeting approached, her feelings were 
again enlisted to mingle in social and religious 
fellowship with the members composing it, and 
by a letter, we find she was permitted to enjoy it 
both in meeting and out of meeting. 

'^Camden, ord 7iio» Ind^ 1851. 

^* During our absence from home, the mind has 
often recurred with affectionate feelings to my 
dear brother and sister, and the inclination felt 
to commune with you through this medium, 
prompts the use of the pen to tell you of our 
whereabouts. After Quarterly Meeting, we came 
on to this place in company with several Friends* 
who are journeying through the land on a mis- 
sion of love. I felt a wish to attend this par- 
ticular meeting and to visit the friends of my 
earlier days; which has been nearly accom 

♦ ^. radwallnflpTj C Fonlke, and E. Bernard. 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 135 

plished. We have dined with one, and tead 
with another; and it has been mutually pleasant 
to revive the feelings and scenes of by-gone 
days. . . This morning we shall sit with the 
little company of Friends, and at half past six 
an appointed meeting will be held for the in- 
habitants generally. To-morrow we expect to 
leave Camden and return to Smyrna, where a 

meeting is appointed for the evening .> 

Our ancient and worthy Friend, Sarah Cowgill^ 
is very well, and bright for one of her age. She 
enjoyed having her friends^ and her house was 
full — more strangers than usual in attendance. 
There is little improvement in this section. Hos- 
pitality and kindness, however prevail to anunu» 
sua! extent. . . In sincere love I remain your 
attached sister, H. J. Moore. ^^ 

'^ We left Philadelphia 5th mo. 1851, to at- 
tend the Yearly Meetings of New York and 
Genesee and some meetings belonging thereto. 
I was much interested and instructed by the vari- 
ous exercises and labors of the faithful, tending 
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136 MEMOIR OF 

breaches that have been made for want of faith- 
fully supporting the testimonies of truth given 
us to bear. Mj physical strength increased 
daily, and some dawnings of heavenly light illu- 
mined my pathway, but it was not a season of 
aboundiug. I trust the tribute of thanksgiving 
ascended from our hearts to Him who had blessed 
us with refreshments that come from his divine 
presence. 

" 7th day we took passage in the steamer for 
Hudson, where we were safely landed in the 
evening, and.attended their meeting on First day. 
It was small. My mind was exercised on behalf 
of those who had been bound as with grave 
clothes, and buried in the earth, and I felt called 
to remind those assembled of that power that was, 
and is, the resurrection and the life, and that 
living faith in this was wanting, or a qualification 
would be felt to fill up the several allotments in 
the church. 

'^ A meeting had been appointed for us on 
Second day at Ghent, which was pretty well at- 
tended, many besides Friends giving us their com- 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 137 

pany. Before meeting we visited an infirm, aged 
widow, who had not for some time been able to 
meet with her friends in public worship. The 
feeling of sympathy, and language of encourage- 
ment, seemed a comfort to her spirit. 

^^ 3d day. Attended a large appointed meet- 
ing at Chatham, where the truths of the gospel 
were opened and the people "called upon to con- 
sider the object of their being, the end and de- 
sign of an all-wise Creator in endowing his crea- 
tures with noble talents and immortal natures. 
The angel that was seen by the Apostle flying 
* in the midst of heaven havino; the everlastinoj 
gospel to preach unto them that dwelt on the 
earthj and to every nation, and kindred, and 
tongue, and people, saying with a loud voice, 
fear God, and give glory to him, for the hour 
of his judgment is come,^ was spoken of, and an 
enlargement witnessed in the openings of truth. 

«' 4th day. Troy Monthly Meeting was held, 
in which the principles professed by our Society 
were held up to view. The fruits of faithfulness 
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and Friends exhorted to diligence in making 
their calling and election sure. Our kind friend 
N. Starbuck took us a drive in the afternoon to 
Mount Ida^ where we had a fine view of the city 
and surrounding country. 

'' A small company of Friends and others met 
us at Albany on Fifth day. My mind was early 
impressed with the subject of prayer, and it was 
elucidated as opened to the understanding. Evea 
the inimitable prayer taught by our divine Mas- 
ter is only a vain repetition, if used in a formal 
manner ; and can never be properly uttered, but 
by those who have witnessed the new birth, and 
obtained the true spirit of adoption, whereby 
they can cry ' Abba/ Father. 

'' On Sixth day morning, accompanied by our 
friend jST. Starbuck and wife, we took the cars to 
Canandaigua. At Schenectady we were joined 
by an interesting company of brethren and sisters 
going as ourselves to Genesee Yearly Meeting. 
From Canandaigua we procured a conveyance 
to the residence of our friend Wm. S. Burling, 
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HARRIET J. MOORE. 139 

After attending Genesee Yearly Meeting with 
interest and satisfaction, tbey accompanied 
Nicholas and Margaret Brown to their hospitable 
dwelling in Canada, where they spent a few days 
in the enjoyment of the sweets of social inter- 
course with kindred spirits, and then returned 
to their home, feeling refreshed in spirit and 
benefitted in health. 

In the ensuing 9 th mo. she felt it right to at- 
tend Kennett Monthly Meeting, which, she says, 
^'is composed of a large and interesting body of 
Friends ; and I believe if the spirit of the Lamb 
is maintained they will finally obtain the victory, 
and be able to hold their meetings to edification 
and comfort." 

A concern having long rested with weight 
upon her mind to appoint some meetings in the 
suburbs of the city, among a class who seem to 
have strayed far from the Father's house, in the 
2d mo. 1852, she obtained the unity and sym- 
pathy of her Monthly Meeting, and the co-opera- 
tion of individual exercised laborers, in that 



140 ME3I0IR OF 

service. The annexed letter may explain more 
fully this mission. 

^^ 'Philadelphia, 3d quo, l^th, 1852. 
^' 31y dear Caroline^ — Poor as I am^ the 
promptings of affection must be yielded to, and 
the feelings of the heart a little poured forth. 
How has it passed with thee since we last com- 
muned ? Hast thou, like thy friend, been pass- 
ing under the cloud, bowed under discourage- 
ments, because of the desolations that abound '/ 
Or has a ray from the all-cheering Presence lighted 
thy pathway, onward, onward, with the haven 
of rest in full view before thee ? Many are the 
storms the frail bark has to encounter in the 
voyage of human life, and the Christian travel ! 
But if the heavenly Pilot be on board, though 
* asleep as in the side of the ship/ we may hope 
for his arising, when the waves run high, and 
the winds blow, with the calming yet all power- 
ful language, ' Peace be still.' The poor disci- 
ples at seasons implore his aid ; ^ Master, carest 
thou not that we perish?^ is the appeal of such as 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 141 

wait for bis appearance. And Oh I when his 
holy presence is felt to pervade the tossed and 
troubled mind^ all is hushed in sweet repose. 
Such has been my experience, and I find some- 
times, when faith is weak, it is well to consult 
the chronicles of the past, the pages of experience, 
as well as the records which tell us how it fared 
with pilgrims of old, who were seeking a better 
country,— that is a Heavenly one. 

^^ Our Monthly Meeting occurred to day, and 
although we had little business, it was a solemn 
heart-searching season to some of us. One 
month ago I mentioned to my friends a concern 
long felt to appoint some meetings in the suburbs 
©f the city, among a class occupying the ^ high- 
ways and hedges.' Full unity was expressed, and 
our beloved friends, M. Longstreth and M. Pike, 
felt more than a willingness to be co-laborers in 
the work, which being also united with, we have 
bad several appointments ; the first and the 
last proving very satisfactory. We have not yet 
finished the engagement. I am abundantly con- 
yinced that the fields are white unto harvest. The 



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shades of evening are gathering, so with hest 
love I conclude 

Thy sincere friend, 

H. J. Moore/' 

Accompanied by our friend T. Turnpenny, in 
the 3d mo. she attended Nottingham Quarter, 
and in the 11th mo. Warrington Quarter, and 
some other meetings belonging to Baltimore 
Yearly Meeting. 

She sayS; '' We were at Warrington Monthly 
Meeting yesterday. Truly might the m.ourning 
prophet, Jeremiah, say of such places, ^How 
doth she sit solitary, that was once full of 
people.' We might weep day and night for the 
slain of a once prosperous society, but we must 
leave all in the hand of the Omnipotent, who can 
revive his work, and raise up from the stones 
monuments to his power and goodness. 

At Columbia we tarried over First day and 
attended their meetinor, and here it fared with 
me differently from any former experience. So 
sad was the feeling, and so depressing surround- 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 148 

iRg influences, that after rising on my feet, tears 
choked my utterance, and I stood a spectacle to 
angels and to men. Some observers wept, too, 
that I believe had before been strangers to the 
feeling inspired on that occasion. At length I 
said, let me suffer, if it must be so, the remainder 
of my life, with the suffering seed that is under 
oppression; not suffered to have any pre-eminence 
in the hearts of the people ; but the time will 
come ^ when every knee shall bow and every 
tongue confess to God.^ After that, there 
seemed an arising with the life, and ability was 
given to declare such things as were required.^' 

In the 2d mo, 1853, she attended the 
Southern Quarterly Meeting, held at Little Creek, 
which, ' though small, had the evidence of being 
remembered by the great Head of the Church.' 
Of Sarah Cowgill, who had recently been re- 
moved, full of years and mental vigor, from the 
church militant on earth, to the church trium- 
phant in Heaven, she thus expresses her feelings : 

^- The life and example of our late beloved 
mother; S. Cowgill, is the topic of conversation 



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with old and young. I never knew one more 
universally beloved and venerated. Her dedi- 
cation from early youth^ and consistent walk 
throQgli a long life 3 her great generosity and 
benevolence ; her self-sacrificing spirit ; are all 
so vividly remembered^ that it may in truth be 
said, she being dead yet speaketh/' 

This was the last visit to the scene of her 
youthful exercises and early labors. 

Letter to Caroline Willetts. 

^^Philadelphia, Qith mo. ISth^ 1853. 
'' Mij dear Friend^ — -It was cheering to hear 
you had so good a Yearly Meeting. These sea- 
sons are comparable to refreshing showers on the 
thirsty ground. For a time afterward the fresh- 
ness and greenness are apparent, then again 
comes the drought, when we are ready to conclude 
the life is almost extinct. But the faithful must 
endure all seasons, waiting for ^ the former and 
the latter rain,^ and if the good seed has taken 
' eep root, it will not be lost, but be found in 
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HAURIET J. MOORE. 145 

praise of Him who causeth a change of seasons 

in the spiritual, as well as the outward worlcL 

^ ^ 'i^ ^ ^ ^if: 

'^ Thou hast known my dear Caroline, of mv 
feeling towards your Monthly Meeting. Although 
the reasoner suggested many discouragementSj 
still the concern lingered, until I was made will- 
ing to speak of it in our Slonthly Meeting. Ap- 
probation and encouragement were expressed, and 
both J. Townsend and myself obtained minutes, 
leaving us at liberty to attend some meetings in 
New York Yearly Meeting. Y/e both wish to 
attend your meetings on First day. I am aware 
it is a season of the year when many friends are 
absent from the city, but this, and other con- 
siderations, (such as your having recently had 
such an overflowing of good things.) did not 
answer as a plea to release me from the con- 
cern. I have been resting quietly at home, en- 
deavoring to build up the frail tabernacle, and 
through the divine blessing I am again in com- 
fortable health, and feel some duties from home 
must be attended to, while physical strength is 
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given and the precious ligbt afforded to see liow 
to move. T. Turnpenny, I think, will accompanv 
me. In the freedom of friendship and love sincere 
I remain. 

Thy attached, 

H. J. MOOKE.-' 

As far as way opened this prospect was ac- 
complished to the peace and satisfaction of her 
mind. She says : '^From New York we were 
wafted over the smooth and glassy surface, and 
enjoyed the delightfully invigorating breezes^ 
as the steamer bore ns along on our way to 
Shrewsbury. Vt'e had an interesting meeting 
there on First day morning, and in the afternoon 
an appointment at Eatontown engaged our at- 
tention. Dear J. Townsend was favored to di- 
vide the word aright, and my own mite was not 
withheld. Seventh day afternoon we took a 
drive to Long Branch, and were overtaken in a 
very awful thunderstorm. The lightning flashed 
vividly, and the thunder sounded so near, that 
one heavy peal seemed just at our horses' heads, 
and a ball of fire appeared to fall between them ; 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 147 

but composure was granted^ and I was enabled to 
feel the presence of our heavenly Protector. The 
rain fell in torrents^ but we soon found a shelter 
in the Alleghany House, where we remained till 
the storm was over^ and continued our drive to 
the ocean bank. We alighted and took a short 
walk on the beach, viewing with great pleasure 
the mighty ocean with its dashing waves. While 
standing there^ T was reminded of the lines. 
< Thy love, a sea, immeasurably widej 
Thy grace an ever-flowing tide.^ ^^ 

In the 10th mo. she attended Baltimore Yearly 
Meeting and the meetings at Washington^ 
Alexandria, Little Falls and Gunpowder. While 
at the Capital she united with B. Newport and 
her companion in a visit of gospel love to our 
President. A sad bereavement had a short time 
previous been his allotment^ and ha evidenced 
that the fount of feeling was reached by this op- 
portunity of sympathy and advice. 

Of the meeting at Little Falls she says, ^^They 
form quite a large and strong company, and 
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others^ I believe there are enough of tbe valiantB 
to keep the enemy from the camp/' 

An impression of duty having long rested on 
her rnind to visit in a religious capaeitj the 
members and professors of Spruce Street Monthly 
Meeting, in the winter of 1858-4 she was en- 
gaged with some others in this service. While 
the advancement of truth and righteousness was 
the living desire of her spirit, and her mind em- 
braced Christians of every denomination in the 
fellowship of love, her feelings were peculiarly 
enlisted for these with whom she was associated 
in religious membership, and she rejoiced that 
it pleased her Heavenly Father to count her 
worthy to serve in his merciful visitations to the 
'children of men. In this act of faithfulness she 
was favored to feel the arisings of divine light, 
and qualified to hand forth the words committedj 
to her own peace and satisfaction, and the edifi- 
cation and comfort of the visited. 

"4th mo. 1854. I often think what a privi- 
lege it is, that while our hands are engaged in 
our necessary and lav>^ful avocations, the spirit 



HARRIET J. BiOORE. 149 

can soar above theni; and enjoj eommunion 'large 
.•and high/ seeking a city or abiding place that 
hath foundations. 

^' Blessed are the pure in heart for theirs is 
the kingdom of Heaven. Glorious inheritance I 
more to be desired than the mines of Golconda ; 
and when this sense is given, how all earthly 
possessions as a ' feather in the balance weigh/ 
compared with a state of purity, peace and joj. 
Highteousness being the effect of doing right, or, 
in other words, fulfilliog the manifested will of 
€ur Father in Heaven, ' he that doeth righteoui- 
ness is righteous/ When self becomes crucified, 
the will of the creature slain as upon the cross, 
then the will of our Father may be done by us 
as it is in Heaven. Then it will bo our meat 
and drink to do his will, and thereby the spiri- 
tual life will be nourished and sustained even as 
the animal by the outward food, and without 
spiritual sustenance the soul immortal will laa- 
guish/' 

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^^ Philadelphia ^ 1th mo. Idth, 1854. 

Jf/y dear Sarahj — Although our visits to eack 
other have of latter time been ^ few and far be- 
tween/ yet there is no diminution of affection, 
neither of the unity and fellowship that has long 
subsisted between us. Many of our plans for 
seeing you at your pleasant home have been 
thwarted, perhaps all in wisdom, that the cross is 
to be borne in this way sometimes. Last Fifth 
day I left home with P. Cadvvallader in the stage 
for Kennet Square, and arrived near evening at 
, near the village, where we were kindly 
welcomed and entertained that night ; — — i» 
one who has united himself with the Progressivt 
Friends. 

^^ On First day afternoon I attended with P. 
an appointed meeting at Kennet Square. It was 
a large gathering and an excellent meeting, 
wherein truth triumphed, and I believe all were 
satisfied. 

*^ As we were leaving next morning in the 
st?.ge, we met with a fearful accident ; the horses 
taking fright, became unmanageable and upset 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 151 

the stage with seven passengers in it. Through 
mercy no one was seriously injured ; my husband 
was more hurt than any one, being cut in two 
places on the forehead and near the temple. 
From the bleeding, he presented to my view a 
fearful sight when lifted from the stage. A 
physician was near, and after washing olf and 
binding up the wounds, and resting a while with 
our kind friends J. Chandler and family, they 
procured a safe little vehicle for our conveyance 
to Wilmington, where we passed the night, and 
got home safely yesterday morning. I have 
given thee a long history of a short travel, but 
one which was fraught with incidents not soon 
to be forgotten. Now when I look to visiting 
any of m.y friends where stages are the mode of 
conveyance, I feel a dread. But we must learn 
to trust in that Power that has delivered out of 
many di^culties, and been a preserver worthy to 
be loved, served, honored and obeyed forever. 
Thine in sincere love, 

H. J. Moore/' 
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accident alluded to in the letter, her nervous 
system was so seriously affected that her health 
visibly declined from this time. She became 
subject to distressing and alarming spasmodic 
attacks of the stomach, which seemed gradually 
undermining her vital organs. ^^ In every at- 
tack/' she saysj '^ I am looking for the undeniable 
messenger, but again I rally and perceive that 
my Father's time is not yet, and that it will be 
the best time for me when he shall send forth 
his mandate.'' To build up the enfeebled tene- 
ment she was induced to try the effect of change 
of air, and not feeling at liberty to seek the 
fashionable watering places, she availed herself of 
the kindness of her friends to make some short 
visits. 

" 9th mo. I have been inhaling the pure air 
and riding over the hills of Chester County. 
Nothing that kindness could suggest or bestow 
wag wanting, and I found great benefit from such 
little excursions. My mind seemed attracted to 
Bucks Quarter, where we joined our friends E. 
and S. Hunt, and I accompanied Sarah to two 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 153 

appointed. meetlDgs^ Penns Manor and Bristol. 
Here S. Gomly met ns and took me to By berry, 
where I could have spent a few days very plea- 
santly had I felt well enough to enjoy social 
visiting. In all the meetings where I have been, 
I have endeavored to be faithful to what was 
given me ; although in feebleness physically, I 
could say with the apostle, ^ I felt strong in the 
Lord.'^^ 

In the latter part of this month she obtained 
ft minute to attend the monthly and other meet- 
ings belonging to Abington Quarter. As some 
of the meetings are remote and the rides long, 
she returned much exhausted in body, but . well 
satisfied that the sacrifice was made and '' she 
had done what she eould/' 

1st mo. 27th, 1855. For the last few days 
my thoughts and feelings have been much ab- 
sorbed with our dear sister Mary L., wife of Dr. 
J. Wilson Moore. She was attacked with gout 
in the head, attended with sickness at the stomach 
and other alarming symptoms, and after a short 
and severe illness, to-day, about 1 o'clock, she 



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closed her eyas on sublunary things, and her 
pure spirit passed from its clay tenement. 
Though physical infirmities had for many years 
confined her mostly to her own domicile, her in- 
terest was by no means circumscribed within the 
limits of her immediate household^ for she ever 
cordially greeted her friends and entertained 
them with true hospitality. I believe, she was 
concerned faithfully to fulfil the duties she appre- 
hended devolved upon her, and her benevolence 
of heart, and availing sympathy to the poor, are 
well known and appreciated. 

^ None knew her but to love her, 
None named her but to praise.' 

^^ I greatly desire the attainment the apostle 
speaks of, learning in all things to be content. 
Yea to give thanks and evermore to rejoice in 
the conviction that our Father ^ doeth all things 
well,' and will cause all to work together for the 
ultimate good of his children. 

^^ 4th mo. I have been afilicted with another 
attack of pain, followed by chill and fever, which 
confined me some days to the house, and part 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 155 

of tb© time to my chamber ; but again has it 
pleased infinite mercy and wisdom to restore me 
to a comfortable state and comparative health. 
I desire renewedly to dedicate myself^ and all 
that I am, and all that I have, to his service, 
feeling that this is my duty, and constitutes the 
true end of life. My meat and my drink is to 
do my Heavenly Father^s will. Weak, frail and 
powerless as I am, yet my confidence is in Him 
in whom is everlasting strength. When the , 
spirit is weary and would seek a refuge, I am ready 
to exclaim, as Job, ' Oh had I the wings of a 
dove, for then would I flee away and be at rest/ 
How encouraging to feel the unchangeable nature 
of truth. As we keep near it we shall know its 
all sufficiency, as the righteous in all ages have 
known it. Yes, a safe hiding place I A shelter 
from every storm, and as the shadow of a mighty 
rock in a weary land. I belicTe those who are 
prepared for th© last solemn change, enjoy life, 
while favored with it, more than any others. 
This world, ' so clothed with beauty for rebellious 
man,' was intended to be loved and enjoyed by 



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the great and good Father who made it ; but then 
we should love him supremely, and be ready and 
willing at any tirae to renounce at his mandate 
our ease and pleasure in the good things pro- 
vided for us/^ 

The early part of the week of our Yearly 
Meeting, she was so much indisposed as to be 
able to attend only one meeting a day, keeping 
her bed the intermediate time. From Second 
day, however, she persevered in going, through 
much bodily weakness, and was present at every 
subsequent sitting. She felt as usual a lively 
interest in the state of society and the different 
subjects claiming the attention of the meeting, 
but the consideration of a proposition to send an 
address to our Southern brethren on the sub- 
ject of slavery, elicited her deepest sympathy 
and exercise. After our meeting she felt it right 
to attend the ensuing Yearly Meeting of New 
York, and obtained a minute of approval leaving 
her at liberty to proceed in her prospect. From 
New York she writes : — 

"The meeting has progressed harmoniously. 
Many have expressed a sense of favor accom- 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 157 

panying each sittiog, baving the evidence tliat 
our compassionate Father in Heaven still watches 
over and cares for his large family ; and like a 
good Shepherd leads his flock into the green pas- 
tures and beside the still waters, where refresh- 
ment is administered. Yesterday we attended 
Brooklyn Meeting. A small gathering com- 
paratively, but not the less interesting on that 
account/^ 

When the Yearly Meeting had conduded^ she 
felt her mind drawn to attend an evening meet- 
ing at Flushing, appointed by J. Townsend. 
This was a remarkably solemn and interesting 
opportunity, the end and crown of all, and 
seemed to fill up the measure of her public duties. 
The impression now rested on her mind that she 
had fought the fight and finished her course, and 
she remarked to a friend, ^* I am now ready- to 
go home and die, for my work is done/^ 

'^ 6th mo. 4th. How many and repeated calls 

we have to set our houses in order^ that the 

last messenger may find us all ready for the 

solemn change that must pass upon all ere 

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158 MEMOIR OF 

'mortality can be swallowed up of life.' To 
die ! wliat is it but (to the redeemed spirit) to 
be ushered into life I Why should we fear it, 
or call death a foe, when it is to set us free from 
all care and sorrow, and centre in a state where 
sighs and tears, adieus and farewells, -are a 
sound unknown.' '^ 

Soon after her return from New York, she ac- 
companied her husband on a Tisit to their chil- 
dren in Montgomery County, Maryland. In 
writing from Sandy Spring, she says : — 

^^ Though exposed to a storm of wind and rain, 
we have been favored not to feel much ill effects 
from it. The formidable rivers were crossed 
without diScul ty ; the breathing of gratitude for 
preservation throughout the journey arose and 
remains yet as a mantle. The heart's emotion 
continues to be, 

*We praise thee for thy mercies past, 
And humbly ask for more.' 

■ ^^ Yes, dear I the intercession to our Father in 
Heaven before leaving you, was, that He would 
be with us, and the loved ones left behind, and 



HARRIET J, MOORE. 159 

I believe as our dependence is upon him, He 
will be our Preserver. 

^^ Let me hear frequently from brother Holmes ;^ 
my thoughts often turn to him in his sick cham- 
ber. In all these separations that await us, I 
remember they may be very short. ^ They cannot 
return to us, but we may go to them ;' and Oh ! 
delightful, heait-cheering thought I to mingle 
with the redeemed and sainted in endless bliss. 
That this happy state may be ours, and the por- 
tion of all near and dear, (while I would that none 
should be excluded,) is my most ardent desire. 
Then let us be animated to watch and pray, to 
do or suffer, as our Father may will, a little 
longer, for the end draweth nigh. 

^^I feel the admonitory voice for myself, ^be 
thou ready with oil in thy vessel to meet the 
bridegroom.'^' 

Though the visit was a social one, she was 

equally concerned to mingle with Friends in their 

religious gatherings, and to labor both silently 

and vocally in the cause of Truth. Baltimore 

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Quarterly Meeting being held here at this sea- 
son of the year^ they enjoyed the opportunity 
of assembling with its members. 

From a letter to her brother, J. Wilson 
MoorO; dated 6th mo. llth^ we extract the fol- 
lowing : — 

" The Select Quarterly Meeting was small, 
but I felt a precious cementing influence per- 
vading the minds of the gathered, and several 
expressed their sense of the unchangeable power 
of Truth. 

^' First day was showery and rather unfavor- 
able for public meeting, yet when we entered 
the house, I think a quarter before the hour, it was 
so filled, being attended by many not in reli- 
gious communion with us, that I queried where 
Friends would find seats. Yery many could not 
get into the house, and stood round the doors, 
though it was raining. It proved a solemn sea- 
san, and quiet attention was given to the gos- 
pel messages proclaimed. Several lively testi- 
monies were borne, and Truth rose in dominion 
over every inferior influence, in which I could 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 161 

rejoice, and enjoy in silence, having fully re- 
lieved an exercised mind the day before. I 
believe the hearts of some young Friends were 
touched by the renewings of Divine love, which 
I have a hope may not prove ^ as the morning 
cloud and as the early dew,^ which soon passeth 
away, but that the good seed which has been 
watered and refreshed, may yield fruits to the 
praise of the Great husbandman. 

" Our mingling with kind friends has been 
very pleasant. I cannot forbear telling thee how 
happy I have felt in the fulfilment of the little 
duties that have opened : the feeling reminds 
me of Young's expression : ^ Heaven is the re- 
ward of Heaven begun below.' .,,.... I 
must say farewell. In sincere love and sisterly 
feeling, thy sister, 

Harriet J. Moore.'' 

Leaving Sandy Spring, they spent a, week 

with their brother and his family at Fallston, and 

returned home on the 20th of the 6th mo. la 

the enjoyment and retrospection of this entire 

visit there seemed no alloy ; for in the recepticn 
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and reciprocation of mutual affection, her heart 
received an increase of happiness, though she ex- 
perienced little physical benefit from the change. 

6th mo. 25th; she writes — ^^ I have indeed am- 
ple evidence of the frailty of the decaying tene- 
ment, but if it lasts until the necessary work is 
accomplished and a fitness for Heaven expe- 
rienced, it will be enough, and a theme for end- 
less praise. 

'' My communings are often with the departed ; 
many, very many of the beloved that were so 
near the heart having gone before me.'' 

In the hope of strengthening her enfeebled 
frame, her physician recommended sea-air and 
bathing : to gratify her friends she was induced 
to make the effort, though the plan was never 
realized. A brighter and more glorious change 
was in prospect, and her spirit seemed already 
to have entered into that condition which has 
won the victory over sin, death and the grave. 

On 1st day, the 1st of 7th mo. as usual, 
she attended both our morning and afternoon 
meetings, and in the former poured out her heart 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 163 

in solemn supplication, fervently interceding for 
the preservation of the little company that had 
so often shared her exercises, that they might 
be encouraged to faithfulness, and strengthened 
to maintain ^^ a closer walk with God/' acknow- 
ledging with humility and gratitude the goodness 
and mercy of her Heavenly Father, in having 
enabled her to fulfil her allotted duties. Through- 
out the day her mind seemed clothed with re- 
markable sweetness, and some will long cherish 
her greeting and adieu as a little legacy of love. 

That night she had much to feel in the sud- 
den illness of her husband, but she was supported 
in remarkable tranquillity, evidencing to those 
about her that her dwelling was in that quiet 
habitation where nought can make afraid. 

Second day she arose bright and cheerful, 
though fatigued from loss of sleep. Desirous of 
promoting our enjoyment, she entered with in- 
terest and pleasure into our arrangements for 
leaving home next morning, but made no pre- 
paration herself After dining with her brother, 
about four o'clock, she returned home, not feel- 



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icg very well, but not unusually indisposed, and 
retired to her chamber for a little repose. In a 
short time she called her niece, saying, ^^I am in 
great pain,'' and directly added, "call thy Uncle, 
for I shall not recover from this sickness/' Every 
remedy was applied that medical skill could sug- 
gest, and after a few hours of extreme suffering 
she was partially relieved. 

Though her agony was often very great, her 
mind rose above the sufferings of the body ; she 
was enabled to feel that these " light afflictions 
were but for a season,'* and that when " the earthly 
house of this tabernacle was dissolved, she had 
a building of God, a house not made with hands 
eternal in the heavens/' 

Through the night she was frequently en- 
gaged in prayer : no earthly ties nor cares claimed 
her thoughts, but the breathing of her spirit was 
for an entrance into the heavenly kingdom, often 
audibly repeating " dearest Father, take me to 
thyself" 

In the morning she was very weak, and to the 
inquiry how she felt, she replied, "I feel well, 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 165 

except tliis sickness. I have not seen how it is 
to terminate^ but be that as it may, — all is well." 
The disease rapidly progressed, and though she 
conversed cheerfully, and made no complaint, it 
was evident she grew weaker. 

On fourth day morning, though nature was 
almost exhausted, her min^ was clear, her eye 
bright, and her voice natural ; and she seemed 
scarcely conscious of her physical condition, re- 
marking, ^^ there is nothing the matter with me.'' 
Observing her family much distressed, she said, 
^^ you all look so sad ;^' ^^ do not do so; ^^ " why do 
you ? don't grieve, I am going home.'' She was 
told it was the prospect of parting from her; and 
being asked if her mind felt peaceful in view 
of the great change that was so near, she replied 
with a sweet smile, ^^ certainly; certainly, I want 
to be raised on high, to go to my heavenly 
Father's home," and without a struggle or a sigh, 
about 11 o'clock, her redeemed spirit entered 
itno the mansions of the blest. On the follow- 
ing 7th day her remains were interred in Friends' 
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In concluding this sketch, it may not be inap- 
propriate to offer a few remarks on the character 
of the friend whose religious life and progress 
we have endeavored to portray. 

In early youth she was the subject of much 
injudicious indulgence, and her natural will not 
being restrained by salutary discipline, self had 
too much place in her heart. Left mostly to her 
own guidance, she sought only those things that 
appeared bright to her youthful imagination, and 
entered fully into the alluring gaieties by which 
she was surrounded. 

As she grew into womanhood and responsi- 
bility, the Divine Spirit illuminated her mind, to 
see the vanity of the things she was pursuing, 
and she was enabled to enter into covenant with 
the '^ High and Holy One,'' that if he would 
arise for her deliverance, she would leave all and 
follow him. Having chosen the ^^better part," 
she was faithful in the path of duty as it opened 
to her view, '' esteeming it better to suffer afflic- 
tion with the people of God, than to enjoy the 
pleasures of sin for a season.'' 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 167 

She had much to resign — much to overcome 
—but as she kept her eje single to the mani- 
festation of the Father's will, she grew ia 
stature, and became a living testimony of the 
sufficiency of Divine grace. 

Believing in the gospel injunction, ^^if ye 
love me you will love the brethren/' she en- 
joyed mingling with her friends socially, and 
was ever ready to sympathize in their sorrows ; 
but it was her peculiar pleasure to meet with 
them for religious exercises. No inclemency of 
the weather detained her from meeting, and 
though she often went in great bodily weakness, 
she seldom experienced any physical inconve- 
nience. 

It was her daily custom to read a portion of 
the Scriptures, often aloud to her family, and 
she exhorted them by precept and example to 
a frequent and attentive perusal of their pages. 
She was concerned that her life and conversa- 
tion should be in accordance with the principles 
of Divine truth, and when the light pointed out 
a duty, she permitted not diffidence nor a sense 



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of infirmity to prevent her doing what was re- 
quired; thus being instrumental in encourag- 
ing, admonishing and instructing others^ not 
only by a word spoken in season, but by faith- 
fuhiess in the use of her pen when distance pre- 
cluded a visit. 

Through obedience in the little, she was made 
ruler over more, and became ^- a pillar in the 
Lord's house, that went no more out/^ If, by 
her example, any are strengthened to obedience 
in the path of duty, and incited ^^ to press toward 
the mark for the prize of the high calling of God 
in Christ Jesus/' the object of this little me- 
moir will be aecomnlished. 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 169 

A Memorial concerning our deceased Friend ^ 
Harriet J. Moore. 

At a Monthly Meeting of Friends of Phila- 
delphia, held at Spruce street, 12 mo. '21st, 
1855, 

Women Friends handed in the following Me- 
morial, concerning our deceased friend, Harriet 
J . Moore, prepared by a joint committee of men 
and women Friends, which was read and feel- 
ingly united with. 

The clerks are directed to transcribe and for- 
ward a copy thereof to the ensuing Quarterly 
Meeting, together with a copy of this minute, 
signed on our behalf. 

Under the conviction that an account of the 
convincement and exemplary life of our beloved 
friend, Harriet J. Moore, would be edifying and 
encouraging to survivors, and particularly to our 
youth, wo are induced to give forth the followin/^ 
Memorial : 

She was the daughter of Charles and Ann 
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170 MEMOIR OF 

Stockljj of Ascomao county, Virginia, and was 
born on the 6th of 11th month, 1797. 

Her mother dying during her infancy, the 
care of the children devolved on her father, who, 
although not a member of any religious society, 
was, by his intercourse with Friends, impressed 
with a love for their principles. This induced 
him to send his eldest son and daughter to the 
Boarding School under the care of Southern 
Quarterly Meeting. 

As there were no Friends in his neighbor- 
hood, and most of his wife's relatives associated 
with those of the Episcopal faith, Harriet was 
brought up under that influence, and baptised 
according to their form. 

Her father died when she was about eight 
years of age, and her eldest sister soon after 
married Dr. Thompson Holmes, under whose 
guardian care she, with the other children, was 
taken. 

Of the kind and parental solicitude of this 
brother-in-law, she always spoke with great in- 
terest and affection ; attributing to his refined 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 



171 



and cultivated mind much of the literary taste 
she possessed, which was a source of enjoyment 
to her through life. 

When about twelve years of age she was sent 
to Friends' school, in Camden, Delaware, where 
the pupils were required to conform to our testi- 
monies, in dress and address, with which re- 
strictions she cheerfully complied, and often, in 
after years, spoke impregsively of the beneficial 
effect of this influence. 

Upon leaving school, she went to reside with 
a sister, whc had married a member of Camden 
Monthly Meeting, which proved an important 
era in her life. She thus became more inti- 
mately associated with Friends, but not having 
yet clearly seen the delusive character of all vain 
amusements, she thought the restraints imposed 
too severe for the youthful mind ; and being of a 
gay and lively disposition, fond of music, singing 
and dancing, she freely indulged therein when 
absent from home. 

In a few years it pleased Divine Goodness to 
visit her with powerful religious impressions^ 



172 MEMOIR OF 

calling lier away from the amusements in which 
she had delighted, but she shrank from the idea 
of becoming a member of the Society of Friends, 
because of the humiliating dispensation their 
self-denying life would cause her to pass through. 

During this conflict, she accompanied the 
family to their meeting on First days, though at 
other times she frequently went with the Metho- 
dists, and for a season seemed to feel that a 
resting place might be found among them. But 
it was clearly manifested that if she would be 
Christ's disciple, the whole heart must be sur- 
rendered, and every dependence giren up which 
tended to draw her from that fountain of life and 
light within — of which it was promised ^^ whoso- 
ever drinketh shall never thirst/' 

After a struggle with her natural inclina- 
tion, her will became subjected to the ^ Di- 
vine will, and she applied to be received into 
religious fellowship with Friends. 

The desire to assimilate more with them, and 
be qualified for usefulness in the Society, induced 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 178 

her to become a scholar at West-town Boarding 
School, in the year 1818. 

In 1819 she married our friend William W, 
Moore, then of Baston, Maryland. Here she 
beeame a useful member of Third Haven Monthly 
Meeting, and acceptably filled the stations of 
clerk and overseer. 

After her marriage, she found that two young 
slaves who had been left her by the will of her 
father had not been manumitted. These she 
liberated ; and one of them proving imbecile, 
was maintained by her during his life. 

In the year 1822 she travelled as companion 
to a Friend, who, with a minute, was attending 
the meetings of the Southern Quarter; and in 
1824, obtained the approbation of her Monthly 
Meeting to accompany Margaret Judge on a re- 
ligious visit to some of the Southern States ; 
which acts of dedication proved strengthening 
and encouraging to her mind. 

In 1829 she removed, with her husband, to 
Baltimore, where the field of religious service 
opened more extensively, and she was engaged in 



174 MEMOIR OF 

the disciplinary concerns of society. Under 
these she was^ at times, bowed in deep humilia- 
tion, and fervent petitions were raised that she 
might be strengthened to walk consistently with 
the profession she was making, so that she should 
not become a stumbling block in the way of ex- 
ercised minds, and be enabled to perform her 
duties to the glory of Him whose cause she 
espoused. 

She became a member of this Monthly Meet- 
ing in 1834, where also she filled the stations of 
olerk and overseer, acceptably to her friends ; 
her exemplary life eminently qualifying her, 
under the Divine anointing, to be a fit laborer 
for the restoration of those who had departed 
from our testimonies, and to explain their beauty 
and consistency with the life of a Christian. 

Her appearance in the ministry was about the 
year 1838, and as she dwelt near the fountain 
from whence all pure ministry must flow, her 
gift was occupied to the satisfaction of her 
friends, and by them acknowledged, in 1842. 

Having thus devoted herself to serve her Di- 



, HARRIET J. MOORE. 175 

vine Master, in whatever waj he required, she 
became a faithful steward of the talents com- 
mitted to her. 

Her ministry was sound and edifying, concise 
and perspicuous, and tended to confirm the weak 
in the path of faithfulness ; also, to arouse the 
indifferent to a consideration of the inestimable 
blessings in store for those who yield to the 
manifestations of Divine Light, and follow its 
requirings. 

In prayer she was eminently favored ; she de- 
lighted in reading the Scriptures of Truth, hav- 
ing always esteemed them a great blessing con- 
ferred on the children of men, and in her 
ministry elucidated her subject by appropriate 
quotations. 

With the dogmas of theology she had but 
little to do, esteeming faith in Christ as mani- 
fested by corresponding works of righteousness, 
alone essential to man^s salvation. 

She often lamented the differences existing in 
the Society of Friends, about doctrines and 
opinions, believing it far more consistent f^ 



176 MEMOIE, OF 

Christians to cultivate lov© one for another^ than 
to contend about that which satisfieth not. 

So zealous was she for the maintenance of our 
precious testimonies; that she continued in the 
performance of her religious duties, often in great 
bodily weakness, and seldom permitted any thing 
to prevent her attendance of all our religious 
meetings. 

Thus concerned to be found faithful, she grew 
in grace, and in the saving knowledge of her 
Lord and Master. 

Being desirous of doing her work in the day 
time, she yielded to an impression of duty, in 
1844, to make a religious visit to the Meetings 
composing the Southern Quarter, where she had 
experienced her youthful visitations and religious 
baptisms. 

From this time she was frequently engaged, 
with the approbation of her friends, in attending 
some of the meetings within the limits of Phila- 
delphia, Baltimore, New York and Genesee 
Yearly Meetings. 

In 1854 she opened a concern to visit, in Gos- 



AARRIET J. MOORE. 177 

pel love, the members of this Monthly Meeting, 
and such others as were in the practice of as= 
sembling with us } which service she was favored 
to perform to the edification of the visited, and 
peace of her own mind. 

In the fifth mo., 1855, she obtained a minute 
to attend New York Yearly Meeting, and at its 
close felt her mind drawn to a meeting, appointed 
by a Friend, at Flushing, Long Island, where 
she was engaged in a very lively and impressive 
manner ; declaring, in a clear and comprehensive 
testimony, the sufficiency of the Light or Grace 
of God, given, according to the Scripture, ^^ to 
all men, for their salvation,'' and closing her 
services with solemn supplication. 

In speaking to a friend, at the conclusion of 
this opportunity, she remarked, that she ^^ felt 
now as if she was ready to go home and die — as 
her work was done." 

Shortly after this, she accompanied her hus- 
band on a social visit to their relatives and 
friends in Maryland, where was left a sweet re- 
membrance of her many virtues; and, on her 



178 MEMOIR OF 

return home, lier mind seemed clothed with the 
spirit of universal love. 

The following First day, the 1st of the 7th 
month, she was in her accustomed place for pub- 
lic worship, and, in the morning meeting, re- 
markably drawn forth in fervent supplication for 
all then gathered, that they might, through dedi- 
cation and obedience, realize a closer walk with 
God, frequently repeating, ^^ Oh, for a closer 
walk with Thee,^' and humbly acknowledging 
the mercy and goodness of her Heavenly Father, 
in having enabled her to fulfil the duties assigned 
her, she now desired to render unto Him the 
tribute of thanksgiving and praise. 

Many, then present, will remember this oc- 
casion as peculiarly solemn, and as a parting 
blessing from one who had been an earnest, 
faithful laborer, not only for her own peace, but 
for the little fiock who gathered with her. 

The next day she was taken suddenly ill ; 
and, after a few hours of intense suffering, wag 
relieved from pain, although sickness continued, 
at intervals, until nature became exhausted. 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 179 

During her illness she seemed entirely weaned 
from this life, expressing a desire to ^^ go to her 
Heavenly Father's rest/' often ejaculating, 
^' Dearest Father, take me to thyself/' 

To the question, how she felt ? she replied, 
'' Very well, except this sickness,'' and soon 
added : '^ I have not seen how this is to termi- 
nate; but, be that as it may — all is well !'* 

Her mind was centred in composure and re- 
signation, until the close, which took place on 
the 4th of seventh month, 1855, after an illness 
of forty-two hours, in the 58th year of her age. 

Extracted from the minutes. 

Jos. C. Turnpenny, 



Martha B. Hough, ' ^^^'^^'' 



NNY, \ 
UGH, J 

Read and approved, in Philadelphia^Quarterly 
Meeting of Friends, held at Cherry street^ on 
the 5th of 2d month, 1856. 

Joshua Ltppinoott, 7 qi^^j,^ 
Susanna M. Parrish, > 



180 MEMOIR OF 

The following letter may be interesting as 
the last effort of her pen. 

Philadelphia, 7th mo. 1st. 1855. 
Dear S. : — Thou hast very often been mj 
mental companion since we parted^ accompanied 
with feelings of affection and an earnest solici- 
tude that thou majst be found faithful in folio w- 
ino- Him who has so far led thee alonor as a ten- 
der Father^ and oft refreshed thy spirit by the 
distillings of heavenly dew, even in thy silent 
waitings upon Him. If in these seasons 
He is pleased to show thee by tke impress 
of his holy spirit upon thy spirit, that he requires 
any duty at thy hands, fail not, my beloved 
friend, to fulfil it. I believe He who calls for 
acts of dedication and obedience will, as he prom- 
ised, be to us ^^ mouth and wisdom, tongue and 
utterance.'^ He told his disciples when they had 
to speak in his name (which is his power) to 
take no thought beforehand, for it should be 
given them in that same hour what they should 
say and what they should speak. It is equally 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 181 

obligatory upon us no\7 ; and I do know, from 
some experience, that all we have to do is to 
obey bim in all things, who is emphatically our 
'^ strength in weakness, riches in poverty, and a 
present helper in every needful time/' 

I have thus far followed the impulse of feel- 
ing, penning what has arisen for thee, without 
acknowledging the reception of thy truly accep- 
table and interesting letter, which gives renewed 
evidence of the exercises of thy mind. I would 
not have thee wait for too much, but when the 
impression is clear that the Father calls for a 
public acknowledgement of thy allegiance, even 
to tell unto others what his power has effected 
for thee, in the simplicity of a little child be 
willing to express what may be given thee at the 
time. We are disposed, I well know, to plead 
excuses, that we are the least, that we are poor, 
unlearned, &c., all of which will be unavailing, 
and we shall find that no sacrifice will suffice, or 
bring peace to the soul, but obedience to mani« 
fested duty ; and be assured, dear R , duty 
is never more easy than when first presented to 
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182 MEMOIR OF 

the understanding. I do believe ^^ rebellion is 
as the sin of witchcraft/^ to use a scripture ex- 
pression. It blinds the eye of the mind, and 
darkens the understanding, until we know not 
whence good cometh, while '' the willing and 
obedient eat the good of the land/' and enjoy 
abundance of peace. 

Marvel not that thou shouldst feel as an empty 
vessel ; these are the kind of instruments the 
Master will make use of, to fill and qualify for 
his service. We must be emptied of self, and 
of all former experience, at times, that we may 
receive the new wine of the kingdom. And here 
we can understand the scripture, ^^new wine 
must be put into new bottles. '' It is said, too, 
that a wicked and adulterous generation seeketh 
after a sign, and there shall no sign be given 
but that of the " Prophet Jonah/' Now we 
know that ho, from disobedience, was ^wallowed 
up in darkness, and said, *^out of the belly of heJ 
, cried I/' These things are left on record for 
our instruction, and may we so profit by them 
as to avoid the evil consequences resulting from 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 183 

not following our heavenly guide. I believe if 
thou art willing to labor in the Lord's vineyard, 
thou wilt be brought out of a wilderness state of 
mind^ thy pathway will be illuminated by the 
light of truth, and then thou wilt experience the 
ways of religion, the ways of wisdom and all 
these to be pleasantness and peace. Be encou- 
raged then, my dear friend, to follow on in the 
path before thee, consulting not with flesh and 
blood; let self be abased, and the Lord exalted 
over all, who is worthy to be served, honored, 
worshipped, and obeyed by all his rational fam- 
ily, now and evermore. The lip of truth 
hath declared, he that honoreth me I will honor. 
■ I felt great nearness to thee, and was gratified in 
being with thee 'privately ^ though my counsel 
seemed out of season. I shall continue to think 
of thee and be pleased to hear from thee at any 
time. In much love I bid farewell, and am sin- 
cerely thy friend, Harriet J. Moore. 



184 MEMOIR OF 

The following letter addressed to Caroline Hal- 
sted, was truly a word in season to her tossed 
spirit, soon after released from the shackles of 
mortality. 

Philadelphia, Sd mo. btlif IS 5. 
Dear Caroline^ — I do not remember that I 
have written to thee, but my mind has so oft 
embraced thee in near feeling and sympathy 
since thy return home, and on hearing of thy in- 
creased indisposition, that I can say thou hast 
been as ^^an epistle written in the heart/^ When 
thou wast with us, I felt that thou wast a plant 
of my heavenly Father's right hand planting — 
that thou wast often watered as with the dew of 
heaven, and preparing for the Master's use, and 
should it be that, at this early stage of thy 
earthly esistence, thou hast fulfilled the work 
and art prepared to be gathered to the heavenly 
kingdom, thou wilt escape much that falls to the 
lot of those who are longer continued in mutabil- 
ity. And now, as I write, the conviction is re- 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 185 

newedly given, that thy life will be lengthened 
until there is a ripeness for a blissful immortal- 
ity. Yes, my precious young friend, the pro* 
phet's language is applicable to some of us, who 
have partaken of the cup of suffering — ^^I have 
refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen 
thee in the furnace of affliction.'' And if our 
^^ light afflictions,^' as the apostle terms them, 
do but work for us that '' exceeding and eter- 
nal weight of glory,'' may we not, like him, 
have to rejoice in tribulation? It is a remarka- 
ble fact that now presents to my mind, that all 
the Scripture promises are to those who suffer — 
who endure tribulation and affliction. To these 
the tender mercy, loving kindness and compas- 
sion of our heavenly Father are most conspicu- 
ously manifest. No doubt, in the frequent read- 
ing of the Holy Scriptures, thou art strengthened 
and may be confirmed in this view. ^^ When 
thou passest through the fire, the flames shall 
not kindle upon thee, and through the waters 
the flood shall not overflow thee." No doubt 
thy state at times is similar to this ; then my 



186 MEMOIR or 

dear C. remember the gracious promises. And 
how sweet to trust our all ia the hands of Him, 
who is the unslumbering Shepherd, watching 
over his flock in the night season, as well as in 
the day, when the dawnings of spiritual light 
enable us to see that He is nigh. I have often 
craved for myself the confiding faith and hum- 
ble trust that David in his Psalms so beautifully 
portays. Read the outpourings of his spirit in 
the 23d Psalm, commencing, '^ The Lord is my 
Shepherd/' 

Since I saw thee my health has been very 
poor; at times I have been doubtful of being 
again able to get to meetings and attend to house- 
hold duties; but, with gratitude, I may acknow- 
ledge the favor of being much improved, and 
able to do what my hands find to do. I trust 
the dispensation, so recently passed through, 
may accomplish the end for which it was meted 
out to me — to purify and refine the spirit, and 
prepare it for union and communion with infinite 
purity. 

Farewell, dear C. The ealutation of my spi- 



HARRIET J. MOORE. 187 

rit is, may grace, mercy and peace be with thee 
and abound, comforting and confirming thy faith 
in Him who is near, and will keep thee to the 
end. 

Thy friend, Harriet J. Moore. 



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